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Y893 NLX

2001 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

219,277 mi
Last recorded219,277 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY893 NLX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2015 219,277 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Lowering springs fitted

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 207,873 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Signs of rubbing on O/S Driveshaft

Pass 19 Jan 2013 191,488 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2013 191,466 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S anti-roll bar has rubbed on drive shaft

Pass 11 Jan 2012 170,533 miles

brake warning light on

Pass 28 Jan 2011 159,973 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 156,643 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 151,043 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 151,043 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 141,912 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 134,059 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 130,038 miles

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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Y893 NLX is a 2001 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y893 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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What year was Y893 NLX registered?

Y893 NLX is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 2 July 2001.

Is Y893 NLX safe to buy?

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