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Y947 XGA

2001 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

217,929 mi
Last recorded217,929 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2022
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY947 XGA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2022 217,929 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported ferrule (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Nov 2022 217,819 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported ferrule (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 211,607 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 211,559 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn wishbone outer ball joint major play in it (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 200,400 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears are 2/3mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 200,400 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle 45% brake imbalanced (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak no coolant in the coolant bottle ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears are 2/3mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2019 185,094 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 177,732 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 177,732 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 May 2017 168,435 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 163,980 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 May 2015 158,357 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 153,038 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 146,089 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 146,087 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 139,847 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 133,400 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2011 133,400 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2010 125,072 miles

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

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)

rear brake discs slight corrosion

Pass 29 Jun 2010 125,072 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)

rear brake discs slight corrosion

Pass 4 Jul 2009 116,981 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 104,396 miles

wear to rear axle bushes

Pass 4 Jul 2007 93,683 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 84,800 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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Y947 XGA is a 2001 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 Y947 XGA, 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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Y947 XGA is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 28 June 2001.

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