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Y937 OEN

2001 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2020
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

111,623 mi
Last recorded111,623 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY937 OEN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2019 111,623 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2019 111,623 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 95,805 miles

oil warning lamp illuminated

Fail 2 Aug 2018 95,785 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 80,969 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Aug 2017 80,969 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 80,544 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 80,544 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 77,377 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 69,303 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2013 65,891 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2013 65,891 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 60,698 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2012 60,698 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 May 2012 60,561 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r tyre worn low

front lower arm rear bushes splitting

Fail 2 Jun 2011 56,377 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

clutch faulty

n/s/f tyre worn very low advise changing very soon 195/65/15v

rear axel front bushes split may be cause of noise from rear end

Pass 2 Jun 2011 56,377 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

clutch faulty

n/s/f tyre worn very low advise changing very soon 195/65/15v

rear axel front bushes split may be cause of noise from rear end

Pass 25 May 2010 48,383 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 May 2010 48,383 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 40,769 miles

N/R tyre worn on edge

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

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

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

Fail 30 May 2009 40,493 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

N/R tyre worn on edge

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2008 34,094 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 34,094 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both osf and osr tyres low on tread

Pass 1 Jun 2007 27,023 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Jun 2007 27,023 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 20,693 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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Y937 OEN is a 2001 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 Y937 OEN, 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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Y937 OEN is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 27 April 2001.

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