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Y944 EBB

2001 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

150,986 mi
Last recorded150,986 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY944 EBB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2014 150,986 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2013 133,557 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 133,557 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 131,600 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 121,976 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 111,259 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 111,074 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)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

FR WISH REAR BUSHES SPLITTING==ROLL BAR WORN/CORRODED

REAR NO PLATE POOR==NS AIM POOR LENS SCRATCHED==EXH BACK BRKT CORRODING THROUGH==NSR F TO REAR BRAKE PIPE CORRODED==REAR DISCS WORN REQ NEW==FR TYRES WEARING EDGES

Pass 29 Sep 2009 99,233 miles

H/LAMP AIMS POOR==FR DISCS WORN==NS FTO REAR BRAKE PIPE CORRODED==G/BOX OIL LEAK==FR TYRES WEARING EDGES==OSF1,8MMNSF2,5MM==FR WISH REAR BUSHES SPLIT==ROLL BAR WEARING NSF==SLIGHT BIND REAR BRAKES

Pass 15 Oct 2008 90,206 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 90,127 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)

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

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

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

OSF TYRE2MM RECC REPLACE ALL 4==ENG SURGING/STALLING==SLIGHT PLAY.WEAR NSF ROLL BAR==G/BOX OIL LEAK==WIPOERS POOR

Pass 11 Oct 2007 77,401 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 77,401 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

A/ROLL BAR WEARING THROUGH==REAR DISCS BADLY WORN/PADS LOW==SLIGHT LIFT IN REAR TYRE TREADS

Pass 5 Oct 2006 56,210 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 52,872 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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Y944 EBB is a 2001 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y944 EBB, 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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Y944 EBB is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 8 March 2001.

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