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Y899 LRC

2001 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

200,364 mi
Last recorded200,364 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY899 LRC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2018 200,364 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear two (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

heavy surface corrosion on many mech.componet

sight play in steering arms

Pass 12 Apr 2017 194,256 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 194,256 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel system component leaking From filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 184,926 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 172,537 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust mounts corroded

front inner arch insecure

n/s/r worn inner edge

suspension lower

Fail 31 Mar 2015 172,238 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust mounts corroded

front inner arch insecure

n/s/r worn inner edge

suspension lower

Pass 10 Apr 2014 161,909 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 158,656 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 151,798 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 141,192 miles

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 141,192 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 126,350 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 108,004 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 98,788 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 92,068 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 74,078 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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Y899 LRC is a 2001 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 Y899 LRC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y899 LRC registered?

Y899 LRC is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 15 August 2001.

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