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Y300 SPC

2021 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

108,062 mi
Last recorded108,062 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2021 Audi A329,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY300 SPC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2021
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 108,062 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2026 107,771 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise early replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Mar 2026 107,771 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise early replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Mar 2026 107,769 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Blocked (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise early replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 78,118 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 60,434 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Feb 2024 60,428 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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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Y300 SPC is a 2021 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2021 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 29,762 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y300 SPC, 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 5 years old, this Audi A3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was Y300 SPC registered?

Y300 SPC is a 2021 Audi A3, first registered on 28 February 2021.

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