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Y984 DCW

2001 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,194 mi
Last recorded103,194 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY984 DCW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2015 103,194 miles

rear wiper blade split

Fail 20 Apr 2015 103,194 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 25 Apr 2014 98,010 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 98,010 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 99,442 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 89,568 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 89,473 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 83,826 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 77,792 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 71,589 miles

WIPERS VERY SLOW IN OPERATION. (NEED ATTENTION.)

Fail 24 Apr 2009 71,589 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

WIPERS VERY SLOW IN OPERATION. (NEED ATTENTION.)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 64,940 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 60,976 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2006 57,323 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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Y984 DCW is a 2001 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y984 DCW, 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 Y984 DCW registered?

Y984 DCW is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 11 April 2001.

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