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Y938 DBW

2001 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

140,136 mi
Last recorded140,136 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY938 DBW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2019 140,136 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2019 140,131 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 134,943 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 133,260 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2017 133,227 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)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 127,595 miles

engine management light on

oil leak

Fail 29 Jan 2016 127,595 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)

engine management light on

oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2015 117,250 miles

engine management light on

Pass 20 Feb 2014 98,315 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear beam axle bushes becoming worn

Pass 14 Feb 2013 82,535 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 73,557 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 71,582 miles

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)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 68,242 miles

n/s/f tyre cut in tread

o/s/r tyre inner edge going out of shape

Pass 14 Apr 2009 63,784 miles

small cut in n/s/f tyre

Pass 15 Apr 2008 58,916 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 53,574 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 48,903 miles

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?

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 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.

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