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Y944 FAH

2001 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

169,122 mi
Last recorded169,122 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY944 FAH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2015 169,122 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 169,122 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 160,032 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 147,774 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 130,578 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 128,159 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 128,159 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 126,497 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

traction control light on

Fail 10 Apr 2010 126,497 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

traction control light on

Pass 30 Mar 2009 117,488 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 109,465 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 99,192 miles

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

front tyres worn on both edges

Pass 13 Mar 2006 89,403 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 89,399 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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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Y944 FAH is a 2001 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y944 FAH, 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 Y944 FAH registered?

Y944 FAH is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 9 March 2001.

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