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Y967 VFF

2001 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

184,041 mi
Last recorded184,041 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY967 VFF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 184,041 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 184,039 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2018 178,975 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 172,631 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Jun 2017 172,631 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 May 2016 162,165 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 May 2016 162,165 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 150,410 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

centre exhaust mounting broken

centre-C.A.T exhaust clamp corroded/broken

Pass 6 Jun 2014 128,001 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 117,552 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 105,832 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 105,832 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 94,792 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 94,785 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Mar 2010 85,474 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 85,474 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 76,872 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 68,017 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 57,725 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 47,922 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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Y967 VFF is a 2001 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y967 VFF, 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 Y967 VFF registered?

Y967 VFF is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 10 April 2001.

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