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Y949 LGU

2001 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

103,243 mi
Last recorded103,243 miles
Recorded on13 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY949 LGU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2016 103,243 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn inner edge

Fail 10 May 2016 103,158 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 2 May 2015 87,589 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 May 2015 87,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 May 2014 80,906 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 77,268 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 77,248 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 May 2012 73,814 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 69,730 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 56,302 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 56,302 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 43,576 miles

front brake pads appear to be wearing close to wear sensors

front passenger tyre tread starting to crack

Pass 31 Jan 2008 41,713 miles

Offside front wiper blade split on the edges

Pass 12 Feb 2007 35,193 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 28,632 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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Y949 LGU is a 2001 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y949 LGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y949 LGU registered?

Y949 LGU is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 8 March 2001.

Is Y949 LGU safe to buy?

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