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Y893 YGF

2001 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,609 mi
Last recorded117,609 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY893 YGF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc
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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2021 117,609 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s & o/s steering rack inner joints have play. ()

Front front fog light not operating correctly.

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel play at steering wheel noted. (2.3 (a) (i))

eml light on

Fail 13 Jan 2021 117,293 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower suspension ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater likely to become detached hanging by wire. (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively damaged blade. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate inscription illegible front number plate very poor con- delamenation (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear pads below spec. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s & o/s steering rack inner joints have play. ()

Front front fog light not operating correctly.

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel play at steering wheel noted. (2.3 (a) (i))

eml light on

Pass 22 Jul 2019 104,248 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Jul 2019 104,218 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Jul 2018 103,670 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 103,670 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 102,679 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment N/S + O/S (2.5.A.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S + O/S ()

Pass 24 Feb 2017 100,310 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment N/S + O/S (2.5.A.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S + O/S ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S + O/S ()

Fail 24 Feb 2017 100,310 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment N/S + O/S (2.5.A.1c)

Headlamp aim too low N/S + O/S (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S + O/S ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S + O/S ()

Pass 25 Feb 2016 96,078 miles

Front Inner BOTH

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone, REAR bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 93,375 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Dec 2014 93,379 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Dec 2013 91,287 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2012 86,848 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 83,867 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 78,991 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 76,277 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 73,673 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 69,835 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 63,565 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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Y893 YGF is a 2001 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y893 YGF, 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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Y893 YGF is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 16 March 2001.

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