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Y893 TCT

2001 Audi A3

Purple Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,028 mi
Last recorded99,028 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2010
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY893 TCT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2010 99,028 miles

Front tyres on minimum tread

NSF seatbelt cover missing

OS side repeater going white

front wipers split

slight bind rear brakes

Pass 5 Sep 2009 94,457 miles

n/s front catch cover missing, air bag light on

Fail 5 Sep 2009 94,457 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s front catch cover missing, air bag light on

Fail 8 Sep 2008 87,257 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front number plate cracked, n/s seat belt cover missing

Pass 8 Sep 2008 87,257 miles

front number plate cracked, n/s seat belt cover missing

Pass 11 Sep 2007 80,903 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2007 80,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

air bag light on, n/s seat belt catch missing, front number plate cracked, rear number plate water damage

Pass 24 Aug 2006 76,890 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 74,133 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 74,133 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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Y893 TCT is a 2001 Audi A3 in Purple with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y893 TCT, 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 Y893 TCT registered?

Y893 TCT is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 26 April 2001.

Is Y893 TCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y893 TCT shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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