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Y945 FVX

2001 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,508 mi
Last recorded124,508 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY945 FVX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 124,508 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2017 124,508 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 121,360 miles

Engine management light on

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 119,238 miles

Engine management light on

Pass 21 Apr 2014 116,713 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2014 116,713 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2013 113,207 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2013 113,207 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2012 106,817 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 99,627 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 99,627 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 92,276 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

e/s/p light on

Fail 9 Apr 2009 85,113 miles

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

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

small cracks apearing in n/s/r outer tyre wall

Pass 9 Apr 2009 85,113 miles

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

small cracks apearing in n/s/r outer tyre wall

Pass 16 Apr 2008 77,491 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 69,487 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 58,228 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 58,228 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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Y945 FVX is a 2001 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y945 FVX, 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 Y945 FVX registered?

Y945 FVX is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 16 March 2001.

Is Y945 FVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y945 FVX shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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