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Y902 BSH

2001 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,533 mi
Last recorded134,533 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY902 BSH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 134,533 miles

engine covers fitted

Fail 12 May 2017 134,511 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

engine covers fitted

Pass 6 May 2016 129,818 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear at ends (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both at ends (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread at 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both part of flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 127,991 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 127,991 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 123,965 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Discs Slightly Corroded Inner Edge

Rear Of Engine has Slight Oil Leak

Fail 18 Oct 2012 118,877 miles

Front Wipers Both have small tears

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

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

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

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

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

Stone or similar caught behind O/S/F Brake Disc

Pass 18 Oct 2012 118,877 miles

Front Wipers Both have small tears

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

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

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

Stone or similar caught behind O/S/F Brake Disc

Pass 3 Aug 2011 112,801 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 100,614 miles

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

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

nearside and offside brake discs corroded

oil leak from engine

Pass 8 Jul 2009 88,436 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 70,833 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 68,271 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 58,709 miles

either wrong discs or pads fitted

Fail 20 Aug 2007 58,709 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

either wrong discs or pads fitted to front of vehicle

radiator leaking

Pass 17 Nov 2006 54,612 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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Y902 BSH is a 2001 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 Y902 BSH, 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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Y902 BSH is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 25 May 2001.

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