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Y948 TGO

2001 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

104,268 mi
Last recorded104,268 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY948 TGO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2015 104,268 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 104,268 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 102,045 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 Mar 2014 102,045 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 92,677 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 92,677 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 28 Feb 2012 84,991 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 84,991 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 84,441 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 84,438 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 79,606 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 79,606 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 70,727 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 62,252 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 53,342 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 42,770 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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Y948 TGO is a 2001 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 TGO, 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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What year was Y948 TGO registered?

Y948 TGO is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 26 April 2001.

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