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Y901 XJF

2001 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY901 XJF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2017

All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Direction indicators have a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output All (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 25 Apr 2017

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play Possible hub/hubnut? (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Direction indicators have a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output All (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 74,296 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010
Fail 19 Jul 2010 101,999 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 91,322 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 85,673 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 85,616 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Apr 2007 74,298 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 69,407 miles

front brake discs inner faces getting corroded.

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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Y901 XJF is a 2001 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y901 XJF, 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 Y901 XJF registered?

Y901 XJF is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 30 April 2001.

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