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Y938 BLS

2001 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,018 mi
Last recorded90,018 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2011
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY938 BLS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2011 90,018 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 90,018 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 84,958 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 77,056 miles

nearside rear damage to rear panel

Fail 9 May 2009 77,049 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

nearside rear damage to rear panel

Pass 19 Apr 2008 75,287 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 May 2007 69,155 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 54,568 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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Y938 BLS is a 2001 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 Y938 BLS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y938 BLS registered?

Y938 BLS is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 24 March 2001.

Is Y938 BLS safe to buy?

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