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Y97 MFC

2001 Audi A3

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

61,187 mi
Last recorded61,187 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY97 MFC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2015 61,187 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 59,312 miles

had a new clock fitted to the car

Pass 3 Jun 2013 119,148 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both nearside and offside rear tyres deteriorated and inner edges of tread area worn low

Pass 21 Oct 2011 115,230 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 115,214 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 110,850 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 105,389 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 105,389 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 96,445 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 86,697 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 6,751 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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Y97 MFC is a 2001 Audi A3 in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y97 MFC, 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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Y97 MFC is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 12 July 2001.

Is Y97 MFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y97 MFC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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