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Y905 UUJ

2001 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,824 mi
Last recorded129,824 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY905 UUJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 129,824 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 122,772 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 119,031 miles

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

both rear coil springs rusty

n/s/r tyre perishing and worn heavily on inner edge

Fail 14 Nov 2015 119,031 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear coil springs rusty

n/s/r tyre perishing and worn heavily on inner edge

Fail 10 Nov 2015 118,916 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

both rear springs corroded

centre exhaust hanger bracket broken

heat shield loose

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

n/s/r tyre cracked and wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Nov 2014 112,221 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear number plate slightly deteriated

warning and engine managment light on

Pass 16 Nov 2013 105,662 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 100,383 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 95,360 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 88,008 miles

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

o/s n/s rear discs signs of pitting

Pass 9 Nov 2009 80,508 miles

o.s inner cv boot leaking

rear brake disc's corroded on faces

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 9 Nov 2009 80,508 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

o.s inner cv boot leaking

rear brake disc's corroded on faces

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 14 Oct 2008 69,351 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2007 51,079 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 43,979 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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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Y905 UUJ is a 2001 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y905 UUJ, 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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Y905 UUJ is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 16 May 2001.

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