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Y974 YGF

2001 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

158,554 mi
Last recorded158,554 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY974 YGF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2013 158,554 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 148,944 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

engine.manement.light.staying.on

Pass 5 Mar 2011 138,188 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 127,227 miles

nsr brake hose slightly deteriated

Pass 21 Feb 2009 117,422 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2008 108,342 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2008 108,342 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 99,820 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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Y974 YGF is a 2001 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 Y974 YGF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y974 YGF registered?

Y974 YGF is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 2 April 2001.

Is Y974 YGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y974 YGF shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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