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Y927 YGF

2001 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

159,599 mi
Last recorded159,599 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY927 YGF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2015 159,599 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)

exhaust/ front subframe and power steering pies very corroded/ front brake discs corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2014 159,406 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 146,834 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 134,137 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 122,370 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2010 112,533 miles

Battery insecure

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 112,533 miles

Battery insecure

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 103,987 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 96,616 miles

slight exhaust blow from manifold to front pipe area

Pass 17 Nov 2005 96,969 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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Y927 YGF is a 2001 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 Y927 YGF, 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 Y927 YGF registered?

Y927 YGF is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 7 March 2001.

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