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Y936 LRX

2001 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

211,612 mi
Last recorded211,612 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY936 LRX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2019 211,612 miles

Central Front Oil leak from turbo

Central Rear Upper Exhaust mounting corroded

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2018 211,595 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 204,897 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Rear wheel has slight roughness when turned

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

Offside Rear wheel has slight roughness when turned

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded near side and off side (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Nov 2017 204,667 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slight roughness when turned

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing slight roughness when turned

Pass 9 Nov 2016 190,159 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 190,159 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2015 178,742 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 169,260 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 163,517 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 156,453 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 156,453 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 146,491 miles

Air bag light on

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 131,233 miles

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

airbag light on

Pass 24 Jul 2009 113,965 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

chip to screen outside swept area

rear inner brake pads worn possibly worn low

Fail 20 Jul 2009 113,913 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

chip to screen outside swept area

rear inner brake pads worn possibly worn low

Pass 24 Jul 2008 98,383 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 98,178 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 82,196 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 71,580 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s headlight aim, adjuster u/s

Pass 6 Jun 2005 66,283 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2005 66,280 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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Y936 LRX is a 2001 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y936 LRX, 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 Y936 LRX registered?

Y936 LRX is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 16 July 2001.

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