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Y983 SRB

2001 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

161,247 mi
Last recorded161,247 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY983 SRB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 161,247 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 161,199 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 156,798 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 156,798 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 150,144 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 131,186 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 127,802 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 123,064 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 115,115 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 108,994 miles

grease near offside front outer cv gaiter no split seen

rear discs corroded

tiny hole in exhaust pipe (at back of cat)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 98,200 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 87,917 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2009 80,067 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 80,067 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 72,759 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 63,255 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 54,466 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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Y983 SRB is a 2001 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 Y983 SRB, 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 Y983 SRB registered?

Y983 SRB is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 20 August 2001.

Is Y983 SRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y983 SRB shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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