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Y908 GTW

2001 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

216,620 mi
Last recorded216,620 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY908 GTW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 216,620 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Fail 19 Jun 2017 216,620 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2016 204,896 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2015 191,703 miles

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

both front tyres wearing low on the inner edge

rear box exhaust insecure

Fail 18 May 2015 191,703 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

both front tyres wearing low on the inner edge

rear box exhaust insecure

Pass 14 Apr 2014 180,364 miles

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

Rear Exhaust Mounting Deteriorated

Pass 26 Mar 2013 167,792 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Nearside headlamp beam image could be better

Offside rear indicator slightly discoloured

Slight damage in zone 'A' of windscreen not more than 10mm

Slight damage in zone 'B' of windscreen not more than 40mm

Pass 18 Apr 2012 156,552 miles

Engine vibration

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

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

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 17 Apr 2012 156,548 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Engine vibration

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

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

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 8 Apr 2011 141,831 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs slightly worn

n/s/f wishbone rear bush deteriorated

o/s/f wishbone rear bush deteriorated

rear brake discs worn

small chips in winscreen

Fail 7 Apr 2011 141,831 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs slightly worn

n/s/f wishbone rear bush deteriorated

o/s/f wishbone rear bush deteriorated

rear brake discs worn

small chips in winscreen

Fail 20 Apr 2010 110,549 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 20 Apr 2010 110,549 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 21 Apr 2009 85,557 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 77,024 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 77,024 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 60,099 miles

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

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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Y908 GTW is a 2001 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 Y908 GTW, 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 Y908 GTW registered?

Y908 GTW is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 8 June 2001.

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