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Y948 AAS

2001 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

187,119 mi
Last recorded187,119 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY948 AAS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2017 187,119 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel tank insecure STRAP BROKEN (7.2.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded AT AXIL (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded AT AXIL (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

BOTH REAR SHOCKERS TOP MOUNTS BADLY CORRODED

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear TYRE SOFT

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

TRACTION COCTROL LIGHT INDICATES A FAULT

UNDER SIDE OF HAS CORROSION AROUND GROMETS

Pass 17 Oct 2016 174,732 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 169,154 miles

Engine cover and undertray s fitted preventing full inspection of some components

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 27 Aug 2015 169,004 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush Offside bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Brake wear indicator light on ( wiring damaged at nearside front wear sensor)

Engine cover and undertray s fitted preventing full inspection of some components

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 16 Aug 2014 160,966 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 160,966 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 155,337 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Aug 2013 155,313 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Exhaust system corroded

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 149,708 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear ex mount wire tied up , box slightly insecure

Pass 3 Nov 2011 142,767 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 Nov 2011 142,767 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 130,095 miles

front brake application slightly uneven

o/s/r brake sticking slightly on sliders

Fail 11 Nov 2010 130,067 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

front brake application slightly uneven

o/s/r brake sticking slightly on sliders

Pass 19 Nov 2009 114,628 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 114,239 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 104,898 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 104,898 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 99,334 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 93,916 miles
Pass 29 May 2006 88,187 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust centre hanger fractured

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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Y948 AAS is a 2001 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y948 AAS, 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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Y948 AAS is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 22 June 2001.

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