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Y933 XER

2001 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,001 mi
Last recorded154,001 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY933 XER
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2014 154,001 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 148,575 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 141,064 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 141,064 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 133,995 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 127,152 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 119,736 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Oil leaks at rear of engine.

Pass 4 Jul 2008 110,791 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 109,820 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 28 Jun 2007 98,596 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 98,596 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 90,480 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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Y933 XER is a 2001 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y933 XER, 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 Y933 XER registered?

Y933 XER is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 17 March 2001.

Is Y933 XER safe to buy?

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