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Y901 LGU

2001 Audi A3

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

153,664 mi
Last recorded153,664 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY901 LGU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2024 153,664 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 149,769 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 141,544 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 134,638 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 127,272 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 117,232 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 108,210 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 97,256 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 87,463 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Jan 2016 87,463 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 78,386 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 69,406 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 60,914 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 52,699 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 44,338 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 37,640 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 33,066 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 29,105 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 24,386 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 19,843 miles

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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Y901 LGU is a 2001 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 Y901 LGU, 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 Y901 LGU registered?

Y901 LGU is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y901 LGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y901 LGU shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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