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Y964 OBY

2001 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

88,844 mi
Last recorded88,844 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY964 OBY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 88,844 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 88,844 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 77,964 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 74,164 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 70,201 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 66,162 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 61,347 miles

Front brake pads wearing low - borderline

Rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 14 Jul 2012 54,995 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2012 54,995 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 48,715 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 44,782 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2010 44,748 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 41,318 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 39,870 miles

near side rear tyre outer edge devoid of tread

Pass 6 Sep 2007 38,140 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

near rear tyre outside edge devoid of tread

Pass 23 Aug 2006 36,421 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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Y964 OBY is a 2001 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 Y964 OBY, 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 Y964 OBY registered?

Y964 OBY is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 4 April 2001.

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