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Y924 SPS

2001 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

127,926 mi
Last recorded127,926 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY924 SPS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2020 127,926 miles

Rear beam axle corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2017 125,238 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 124,800 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded hose combined (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded hose combined (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Apr 2016 121,268 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 121,049 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 116,505 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 110,978 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

rear exhaust hanger split

Fail 14 Mar 2014 110,978 miles

Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

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

EML on

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

rear exhaust hanger split

Pass 13 Mar 2013 103,179 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 8 Mar 2012 95,598 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 95,598 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 85,699 miles

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

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

Oil leak

all brake discs poor

Fail 21 Mar 2011 85,699 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Oil leak

all brake discs poor

Pass 11 Mar 2010 75,608 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 69,254 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 62,432 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 54,847 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 46,224 miles

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

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)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2005 37,661 miles

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

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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Y924 SPS is a 2001 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 Y924 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.

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Y924 SPS is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 21 June 2001.

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