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Y913 XJF

2001 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

192,485 mi
Last recorded192,485 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY913 XJF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2020 192,485 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 191,955 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 188,783 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 188,775 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 183,892 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 179,716 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 174,252 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 174,252 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 169,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Apr 2015 169,911 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 153,782 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 144,020 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2012 144,018 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2012 133,751 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE GETTING CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT 2;5MM OF TREAD LEFT CHANGE SOON

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine management light on

nearside front lower steering arm rear bush slighty perrished

Pass 6 Jan 2011 123,310 miles

.. engine management light on

Pass 21 Dec 2009 112,818 miles

.. cooling fan very noisey

.. nearside/offside rear tyres getting low in tread depth 2-3mm change soon

Pass 2 Jan 2009 103,082 miles

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)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 96,910 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 96,910 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 88,116 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 88,116 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

air bag light staying on.

engine k light staying on

Pass 7 Nov 2005 78,846 miles

coolant leaking

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 XJF is a 2001 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 XJF, 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 XJF is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 25 May 2001.

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