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Y916 XJB

2001 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

160,850 mi
Last recorded160,850 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY916 XJB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2014 160,850 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 147,023 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 131,436 miles

engine warning light on

rear subframe mount bushe beginning to split

slight wear o/s front anti roll bar mount bush

Fail 16 Aug 2012 131,433 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

engine warning light on

o/s rear brake disc face worn

rear subframe mount bushe beginning to split

slight wear o/s front anti roll bar mount bush

Pass 9 Aug 2011 120,721 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front headlight dip beam pattern deteriorating,only just recognisable

inspection covers fitted above engine

rear brake discs corroding

rear brakes binding

rear tyres worn on edges,perishing and cracking up,nails in outer edges and low on tread

Pass 11 Aug 2010 109,426 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Aug 2009 98,421 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 87,281 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 87,281 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 76,017 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 65,605 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front 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 19 Aug 2005 53,025 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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Y916 XJB 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 83.3%.

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 Y916 XJB, 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 Y916 XJB registered?

Y916 XJB is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 24 July 2001.

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