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Y937 SPS

2001 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

161,146 mi
Last recorded161,146 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY937 SPS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2018 161,146 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 160,925 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 158,229 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 156,449 miles
Fail 16 May 2015 156,449 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 May 2014 151,692 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 138,570 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 128,607 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 128,607 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 128,410 miles

Glow plug warning light flashing on and off

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

SRS warning light on

Fail 5 Apr 2012 128,166 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Glow plug warning light flashing on and off

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

SRS warning light on

Pass 29 Mar 2011 116,771 miles

Nearside Rear 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 29 Jul 2010 101,694 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 101,689 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2009 91,963 miles

Car re-logged for MOT test after customers approval, when first logged the car was misfiring, cutting out and had very low engine oil. This time round the misfire etc has stopped and is running smoothly, We have topped up 1ltr of engine oil.

Nearside wiper blade juddering

Offside front tyre inner tread edge wearing low

Offside rear indicator slightly discoloured

Rear registration plate deteriorating

Fail 16 Apr 2009 91,963 miles

Car re-logged for MOT test after customers approval, when first logged the car was misfiring, cutting out and had very low engine oil. This time round the misfire etc has stopped and is running smoothly, We have topped up 1ltr of engine oil.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside wiper blade juddering

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside front tyre inner tread edge wearing low

Offside rear indicator slightly discoloured

Rear registration plate deteriorating

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 82,149 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 73,239 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 73,239 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 66,709 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 SPS is a 2001 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SPS, 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 Y937 SPS registered?

Y937 SPS is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 16 July 2001.

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