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Y935 SVS

2001 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

158,497 mi
Last recorded158,497 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY935 SVS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2020 158,497 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 157,224 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 155,050 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

rear sear bottoms missing

Pass 5 Jan 2017 153,141 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 148,222 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 144,079 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 139,892 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 129,584 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 118,419 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 109,052 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 97,633 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

cat heat sheald loose--rattle--

Fail 23 Dec 2009 97,633 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

cat heat sheald loose--rattle--

Pass 22 Dec 2008 83,563 miles

both front wiper blades split

temp repair done to o/s door mirror

Pass 2 Jan 2008 73,248 miles

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)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 54,073 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 54,073 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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Y935 SVS is a 2001 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 Y935 SVS, 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 Y935 SVS registered?

Y935 SVS is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 28 June 2001.

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