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Y91 HKW

2001 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

184,227 mi
Last recorded184,227 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY91 HKW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 184,227 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d link bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system deteriorated

power steering system noisy but functional

slight corrosion to sills

Pass 5 Dec 2024 177,058 miles

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

exhaust center section deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2023 165,513 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 165,511 miles

Nearside Rear Axle fractured Corrode round bush mounts (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Axle fractured Corrode round bush mounts (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2022 155,911 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

minor exhaust leak

Fail 18 Nov 2022 155,911 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

minor exhaust leak

Pass 12 Nov 2021 147,833 miles

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

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

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

brake pedal slight creep

oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2020 136,371 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2019 121,820 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 109,670 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 91,320 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 73,247 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 49,936 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 37,841 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 34,248 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 30,086 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 27,237 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 24,750 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 22,002 miles

o/s/r brake slight bind

offside washer low on screen

Pass 24 Apr 2008 19,084 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 16,042 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 13,265 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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Y91 HKW is a 2001 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 Y91 HKW, 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 Y91 HKW registered?

Y91 HKW is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 3 May 2001.

Is Y91 HKW safe to buy?

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