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Y939 LNU

2001 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

211,343 mi
Last recorded211,343 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY939 LNU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 211,343 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, at rear, corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, at rear, corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement play at strut top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

battery + terminal connection is loose

Fail 16 Nov 2020 211,337 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel brakes are spongy (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure joint between centre and rear exhausts, clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, at rear, corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, at rear, corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement play at strut top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

battery + terminal connection is loose

Pass 7 May 2019 194,956 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 181,187 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 164,581 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 151,281 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2016 151,281 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 137,139 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs lipped.

nearside gearbox undersheild insecure.

rear brake discs pitted/corroded.

Pass 22 Apr 2014 130,766 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 130,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 128,481 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 126,825 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 125,407 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 123,671 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 123,671 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 12,103 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 118,354 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 118,341 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 114,460 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 110,191 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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Y939 LNU is a 2001 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y939 LNU, 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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Y939 LNU is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 11 May 2001.

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