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Y913 PTS

2001 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2017
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

136,919 mi
Last recorded136,919 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY913 PTS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2016 136,919 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 136,919 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 127,557 miles

Coolant leak

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 14 Apr 2015 127,336 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nearside front seatbelt clasp casing repaired by tape

Pass 14 Apr 2014 113,823 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside front sill has slight damage

offside steering rack gaitor twisted

Fail 11 Apr 2014 113,667 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

nearside front sill has slight damage

offside steering rack gaitor twisted

Pass 8 Feb 2013 100,736 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 2 Feb 2013 100,564 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 86,700 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 86,700 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 98,661 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 98,661 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 81,187 miles

Airbag light on

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on both edges

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside front Wearing on inner edge

Fail 11 Apr 2011 81,138 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Airbag light on

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on both edges

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside front Wearing on inner edge

Fail 10 Apr 2010 71,342 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 71,342 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 67,671 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2009 67,671 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2008 56,625 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 48,570 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 48,555 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 45,329 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 45,329 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 PTS is a 2001 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 Y913 PTS, 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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Y913 PTS is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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