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Y922 MFM

2001 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

175,157 mi
Last recorded175,157 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY922 MFM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2015 175,157 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 175,327 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 175,327 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

eml light on

Pass 12 May 2011 175,057 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 175,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2010 161,960 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 145,902 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 145,902 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 140,230 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 122,538 miles

Nearside front tyre worn ouside edge

Pass 20 Apr 2006 114,002 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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Y922 MFM is a 2001 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 Y922 MFM, 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 Y922 MFM registered?

Y922 MFM is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 31 May 2001.

Is Y922 MFM safe to buy?

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