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Y915 VBL

2001 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

230,699 mi
Last recorded230,699 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2023
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY915 VBL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2023 230,699 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 214,772 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 214,421 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Emissions not tested Engine light on (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Road wheel fixing missing And rear (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 204,084 miles

Down pipe bolt missing but not leaking or insacure

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 204,082 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Down pipe bolt missing but not leaking or insacure

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 188,990 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 174,860 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 161,391 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 151,342 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 142,175 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 135,272 miles

corrosion on rear discs

offside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 18 Oct 2012 129,185 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 120,970 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 116,189 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 106,796 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 94,398 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2007 86,331 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2007 86,331 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

OSF inner CV gaiter insecure

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 76,230 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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Y915 VBL is a 2001 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 Y915 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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Y915 VBL is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 6 August 2001.

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