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H4 YDG

2001 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

32,087 mi
Last recorded32,087 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH4 YDG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 32,087 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 32,048 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 32,048 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 31,603 miles

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 17 May 2022 31,591 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 31,591 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 31,520 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 31,254 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 31,234 miles

Both front tyres perished/cracked

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 31,077 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 31,077 miles

Braking system leaking plastic servo pipe (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer at sleeve to centre pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked droplink (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 31,017 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 31,017 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from caliper to join at axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 30,465 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 29,909 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Aug 2013 29,909 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Oct 2012 29,719 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 29,719 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 29,653 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 29,456 miles

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

Front rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 26,159 miles

Both rear tyres wearing thin at approx between 2-3mm

Pass 16 Sep 2008 22,279 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 22,279 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 19,185 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 15,993 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 15,993 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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)

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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H4 YDG is a 2001 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 H4 YDG, 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 H4 YDG registered?

H4 YDG is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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