2001 Audi A3 1.8L Petrol · Y471 BAV
2001 Audi A3 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2001. Recorded mileage 123,177 miles. MOT valid until 15/11/2026. Taxed until 01/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/11/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/11/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,177 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 1781cc
Y471 BAV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/11/2025
- 123,177 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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Y471 BAV Mileage History
- 10/11/2022120,158 mi
- 15/11/2023121,345 mi+1,187 mi
- 16/11/2023121,347 mi+2 mi
- 29/10/2024122,211 mi+864 mi
- 05/11/2025123,177 mi+966 mi
Average of roughly 1,011 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Y471 BAV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Audi A3 (Y471 BAV) between November 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 November 2025 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: Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))”.
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