MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,505 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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All four coil springs have slight corrosion
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
All four coil springs have slight corrosion
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
ESP light on
o/s/f tyre perished
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
ESP light on
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
n/s/f/tyre perished
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
pattern on o/s head lamp poor
slight play to o/s end of steering rack
o/s inner drive shaft boot near to leaking.
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
metal exhaust cover on centre pipe near to broken off.
o/s inner drive shaft boot near to leaking.
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y909 VBL is a 2001 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 Y909 VBL, 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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Y909 VBL is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 5 July 2001.
Is Y909 VBL safe to buy?
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