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Y891 NLX

2001 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

163,846 mi
Last recorded163,846 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY891 NLX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2019 163,846 miles

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))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 156,875 miles

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))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 156,845 miles

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))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 150,000 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2017 150,000 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 142,300 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2016 142,291 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 135,867 miles

coil spring corroded both sides fronts and rears (2.4.C.1b)

rear brakes very slightly sticking

Fail 24 Nov 2015 135,867 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 130,462 miles

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)

Fail 2 Dec 2014 130,462 miles

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)

Fail 3 Jul 2014 128,564 miles

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)

Pass 16 May 2013 124,984 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 May 2012 122,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 May 2011 118,779 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 May 2010 114,577 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 108,035 miles

nsf mirror has been completely removed

Fail 29 May 2009 108,035 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

catalyst heat sheild mounting broke of at rear

osf shocker slight dampness

Pass 30 May 2008 93,824 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2008 93,824 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 70,723 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 55,298 miles

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)

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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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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