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Y902 TNC

2001 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

140,567 mi
Last recorded140,567 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY902 TNC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2015 140,567 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 130,385 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 127,093 miles

engine management light on.

Pass 17 Feb 2012 120,929 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 12 Feb 2011 109,431 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 109,431 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 Feb 2010 97,925 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken,but does support exhaust.

Front brake discs worn and corroded.

Front fog lights on constantly.

O/S wiper split but not smearing screen.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Starter motor noisy.

Pass 18 Feb 2010 97,925 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken,but does support exhaust.

Front brake discs worn and corroded.

Front fog lights on constantly.

O/S wiper split but not smearing screen.

Starter motor noisy.

Fail 31 Mar 2009 93,640 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

engine management light on

nsf fog light illuminates when ignition is switched on

slight corrosion rear coil springs

Pass 31 Mar 2009 93,640 miles

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

Oil leak

engine management light on

nsf fog light illuminates when ignition is switched on

slight corrosion rear coil springs

Pass 9 Apr 2008 84,492 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f cv inner gatter leaking greass

Fail 9 Apr 2008 84,492 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f cv inner gatter leaking greass

Pass 5 Apr 2007 73,020 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 64,761 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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Y902 TNC is a 2001 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 Y902 TNC, 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 Y902 TNC registered?

Y902 TNC is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 24 July 2001.

Is Y902 TNC safe to buy?

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