MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,846 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Coil spring corroded both sides fronts and rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on inside rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides fronts and rears corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fluid leak, but not excessive water leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides fronts and rears corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fluid leak, but not excessive water leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner edges (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
engine light on
Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner edges (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
engine light on
Front discs on inner edges slightly rusty
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)
engine light on
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
Front discs on inner edges slightly rusty
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)
engine light on
coil spring corroded both sides fronts and rears (2.4.C.1b)
rear brakes very slightly sticking
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
coil spring corroded both sides fronts and rears (2.4.C.1b)
rear brakes very slightly sticking
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nsf mirror has been completely removed
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
catalyst heat sheild mounting broke of at rear
osf shocker slight dampness
both front wiper blades slightly smears screen
both rear axle bushes [STARTING TO SPLIT]
centre exhaust box [MOUNTING BRACKET BROKEN]
n/s/f lower front suspension arm [REAR BUSH ] starting to split
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
both front wiper blades slightly smears screen
both rear axle bushes [STARTING TO SPLIT]
centre exhaust box [MOUNTING BRACKET BROKEN]
n/s/f lower front suspension arm [REAR BUSH ] starting to split
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)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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Y891 NLX is a 2001 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 Y891 NLX, 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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Y891 NLX is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 19 July 2001.
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