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Y944 TLD

2001 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY944 TLD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2017

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both side (1.7.5a)

Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both side (2.5.A.1c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all around 4 (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Feb 2017

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

Headlamp aim too high both side (1.8)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both side (1.7.5a)

Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both side (2.5.A.1c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all around 4 (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 106,800 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both side (2.5.A.1c)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 92,543 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2013 90,315 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2012 86,417 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

ecu light

Fail 17 May 2012 86,411 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

ecu light

Pass 18 May 2011 83,231 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

eml stays on

nearside door mirror insecure

Fail 13 May 2011 83,218 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

eml stays on

nearside door mirror insecure

Pass 10 May 2010 77,283 miles

Oil leak

engine management light on

n/s door mirror insecure

slight windscreen damage

Fail 5 May 2010 77,273 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

engine management light on

front brake pads getting low

n/s door mirror insecure

rear brake discs starting to corrode

slight windscreen damage

Fail 30 Apr 2010 77,160 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2009 67,455 miles

both front tyres on legal limit

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 30 Apr 2009 67,455 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front tyres on legal limit

centre exhaust bracket cracked

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 12 May 2008 52,071 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 42,461 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 34,914 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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Y944 TLD is a 2001 Audi A3 in Grey 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 Y944 TLD, 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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Y944 TLD is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 25 April 2001.

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