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Y906 LGU

2001 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

150,100 mi
Last recorded150,100 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY906 LGU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2015 150,100 miles

exhaust leak , centre join .....

n/s/r tyre tread close to limit .....

wipers smear .....

Fail 29 Dec 2015 150,084 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust leak , centre join .....

n/s/r tyre tread close to limit .....

wipers smear .....

Fail 6 Feb 2015 145,485 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 145,485 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 143,538 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 143,538 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 134,940 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 123,349 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 112,842 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 112,841 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 101,350 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2009 101,341 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 91,857 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 86,722 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 82,977 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 82,977 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 69,550 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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Y906 LGU is a 2001 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 Y906 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.

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What year was Y906 LGU registered?

Y906 LGU is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y906 LGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y906 LGU shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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