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Y917 SPS

2001 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,592 mi
Last recorded88,592 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY917 SPS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 88,592 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 87,691 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 87,404 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 85,490 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 85,486 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 80,486 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 69,843 miles

Engine managemment light on

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

Fail 30 Oct 2010 69,843 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Engine managemment light on

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 65,629 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 65,532 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

engine warning light on

Pass 29 Dec 2007 53,148 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 46,446 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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Y917 SPS 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 Y917 SPS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y917 SPS registered?

Y917 SPS is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 10 July 2001.

Is Y917 SPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y917 SPS shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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