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Y934 MBT

2001 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

127,312 mi
Last recorded127,312 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY934 MBT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2013 127,312 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine management lamp on

esp lamp on

Fail 26 Apr 2013 127,313 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine management lamp on

esp lamp on

Pass 13 Feb 2012 121,140 miles

ADVISE REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

EXHAUST BACK BOX CORRODED

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 114,755 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

front brake discs slightly corroded & worn

o/s/r tyre walls perished/cracking

rear brake discs heavily corroded & worn

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 22 Feb 2011 114,755 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

front brake discs slightly corroded & worn

o/s/r tyre walls perished/cracking

rear brake discs heavily corroded & worn

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 1 Mar 2010 108,625 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 108,625 miles

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 100,782 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 100,782 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 90,932 miles

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

engine loosing coolant

Pass 3 Mar 2007 80,942 miles

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

One of the four washer jets not reaching the screen. (drivers right)

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

Fail 18 Jan 2006 70,307 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 70,307 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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Y934 MBT is a 2001 Audi A3 in Black 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 Y934 MBT, 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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Y934 MBT is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 30 May 2001.

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