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Y938 YRS

2001 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

95,577 mi
Last recorded95,577 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY938 YRS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2015 95,577 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 92,045 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 89,455 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 85,581 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 81,896 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 79,233 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 75,361 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 69,624 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 69,564 miles

Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 65,118 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 65,118 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

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 YRS is a 2001 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 YRS, 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 YRS registered?

Y938 YRS is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 14 August 2001.

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