2001 Audi A3 1.8L Petrol · Y122 WAN
2001 Audi A3 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2001. Recorded mileage 112,112 miles. MOT expired on 06 Apr 2012.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Apr 2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (03 Dec 2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,112 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y122 WAN Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/04/2011
- 112,112 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y122 WAN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Audi A3 (Y122 WAN) between May 2006 and April 2011.
The record contains 5 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 April 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)”.
Y122 WAN Mileage History
- 02/05/200688,095 mi
- 17/05/200791,788 mi+3,693 mi
- 07/04/200996,226 mi+4,438 mi
- 07/04/201098,680 mi+2,454 mi
- 05/04/2011112,112 mi+13,432 mi
- 05/04/2011112,112 mi
Average of roughly 4,876 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Audi Audi A3 Mk1 (8L)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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