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Y932 FVX

2001 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

92,471 mi
Last recorded92,471 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY932 FVX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2017 92,471 miles

Both the front tyres are damaged on the inside side walls but not showing the cords

Exhuast is corroded

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 73,817 miles

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

Non-standard wheels,exhaust system,front & rear suspension fitted.

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 65,586 miles

1 bulb out in center stop light

lowered suspension front and rear

non original wheels fitted

signs that o/s/front driveshaft rubbing antiroll bar at sometime but not during mot checks

Pass 27 Apr 2010 55,649 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 50,744 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

centre high level brake light bulb inop

Fail 21 Apr 2009 50,744 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

centre high level brake light bulb inop

Pass 30 Apr 2008 47,693 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 47,693 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 40,172 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 34,785 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 34,999 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

both front tyres considerabley worn on inner sides.

considerable damage to o/s windscreen.

very difficalut to hold fast idle.

Fail 18 Apr 2006

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Apr 2006 34,785 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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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Y932 FVX is a 2001 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y932 FVX, 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 Y932 FVX registered?

Y932 FVX is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 8 March 2001.

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