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Y91 AKK

2001 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

146,870 mi
Last recorded146,870 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY91 AKK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 146,870 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2017 146,870 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 142,468 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2016 142,468 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 138,102 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 138,102 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 May 2014 134,362 miles

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

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

exhaust rusty

Fail 25 May 2013 128,001 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 May 2013 128,001 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 117,927 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 117,927 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

front brake discs worn

Pass 23 Apr 2011 111,455 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2011 111,455 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake disc,s worn

Pass 17 Apr 2010 103,669 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 2 May 2009 93,252 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 May 2009 93,252 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 83,224 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 71,855 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 63,476 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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Y91 AKK is a 2001 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 Y91 AKK, 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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Y91 AKK is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 26 April 2001.

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