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Y913 MGS

2001 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

141,510 mi
Last recorded141,510 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY913 MGS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 141,510 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 2 Feb 2016 136,954 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 136,954 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 128,585 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 128,571 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted to o/s/rear

E M L light ON

High level stop light, 2 elements of 9 not working

Items in view removed

N/S front lower arm rear bush splitting

O/S frint inner c/v gaiter leaking slightly (rectified)

Some uneveness of front brake application

Pass 20 Aug 2013 121,873 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 115,544 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 109,397 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 109,397 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 106,885 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 85,745 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 73,621 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 58,031 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 44,603 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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Y913 MGS is a 2001 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y913 MGS, 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 Y913 MGS registered?

Y913 MGS is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 24 April 2001.

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