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Y889 MVT

2001 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

104,589 mi
Last recorded104,589 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY889 MVT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2015 104,589 miles

Windscreen chiped.

Pass 18 Mar 2014 94,115 miles

Brake pipe to near side rear flex getting corroded.

Pass 12 Mar 2013 85,076 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 8 Mar 2013 85,076 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 12 Mar 2012 80,778 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 3 Mar 2011 75,099 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 68,429 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 60,607 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 50,387 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 38,189 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 29,175 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A3?

Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,083
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
593,922
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 173,142
Stop lamp not working 65,421
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,420
Registration plate lamp not working 52,417
coil spring broken 45,761
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Y889 MVT is a 2001 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2001 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 97,707 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 173,142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y889 MVT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Audi A3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y889 MVT registered?

Y889 MVT is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 20 March 2001.

Is Y889 MVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y889 MVT shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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