MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,136 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & perishing through tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside rear brake disc surface becoming corroded
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords chalked (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & perishing through tread (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside headlamp lens deteriorated
Offside rear brake disc surface becoming corroded
Slight brake bind to both rear brakes
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
BOTH SIDES,FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES ARE IN POOR CONDITION
CATALYST HEAT SHIELD MISSING
CHIP IN WIND SCREEN
ENGINE LIGHT ON
FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN/LIPPED
HEAD LAMP LENSES ARE IN POOR CONDITION
OIL LEAKS
REAR TYRES ARE PERISHING/CRACKED AND ARE WEARING ON INNER EDGES
WEAR IN NEAR SIDE FRONT UPPER SUSPENSION MOUNTING/BEARING
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)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
BOTH SIDES,FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES ARE IN POOR CONDITION
CATALYST HEAT SHIELD MISSING
CHIP IN WIND SCREEN
ENGINE LIGHT ON
FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN/LIPPED
HEAD LAMP LENSES ARE IN POOR CONDITION
OIL LEAKS
REAR TYRES ARE PERISHING/CRACKED AND ARE WEARING ON INNER EDGES
WEAR IN NEAR SIDE FRONT UPPER SUSPENSION MOUNTING/BEARING
engine management light on
oil leak
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)
engine management light on
oil leak
engine management light on
o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
rear beam axle bushes becoming worn
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
n/s/f tyre cut in tread
o/s/r tyre inner edge going out of shape
small cut in n/s/f tyre
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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Y938 DBW is a 2001 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.
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 DBW, 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 Y938 DBW registered?
Y938 DBW is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 1 May 2001.
Is Y938 DBW safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y938 DBW shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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