MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,008 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Braking system leaking brake servo pipe not attached and is leaking (1.1.3 (d))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Tyre obviously under inflated various (5.2.3 (h) (i))
at least 1 metal mount is detached from and not fully supporting the exhaust system.
engine management warning lamp illuminated.
evidence of exhaust leaks.
lower engine/gearbox areas show oil/fluid contamination.
near side front position lamp is dim.
near side front tyre tread shows uneven wear and is worn bald at the edge.
near side front wiper blade is extensively split/deteriorated and is smearing the screen.
off and near side front flexi brake hose ferules show corrosion/pitting.
off and near side front headlamps dip beam aim/image weak.
off side front lower suspension arm rear bush shows extensive deterioration and shows play.
off side front tyre tread shows uneven wear and is virtually bald at the edge.
Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Central exhaust mount broken
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front side light reduced output
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside wiper condition
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
body surface corrosion
dash showing service due/over due
engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection
oil leak
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement raer (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Central exhaust mount broken
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front side light reduced output
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside wiper condition
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
body surface corrosion
dash showing service due/over due
engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection
oil leak
Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear floor corrosion
dash showing service due/over due
engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection
exhaust centre mount broken
oil leak
suspension items surface corrosion
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear floor corrosion
dash showing service due/over due
engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection
exhaust centre mount broken
oil leak
suspension items surface corrosion
BOTH FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARE ARE BADLY CORRODED
E.M. LIGHT IS ON
ENGINE COVER /UNDER TRAY FITTED AT TIME OF TEST
EXHAUST SYSTEM IS BADLY CORRODED
Front Lower SUB FRAME IS BADLY CORRODED
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules BORDER LINE (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended BORDER LINE (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing STRUT - BADLY (2.7.2a)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules BORDER LINE (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended BORDER LINE (2.4.F.3)
Offside Front Lower SILL DAMAGED
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing STRUT - BADLY (2.7.2a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing BADLY - BORDER LINE (2.7.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect NO BEAM IMAGE (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FROM FLEXXY HOSE TO FLEXXY HOSE (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FROM FLEXXY HOSE TO FLEXXY HOSE (3.6.B.2c)
BOTH FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARE ARE BADLY CORRODED
E.M. LIGHT IS ON
ENGINE COVER /UNDER TRAY FITTED AT TIME OF TEST
EXHAUST SYSTEM IS BADLY CORRODED
Front Lower SUB FRAME IS BADLY CORRODED
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules BORDER LINE (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended BORDER LINE (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing STRUT - BADLY (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules BORDER LINE (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended BORDER LINE (2.4.F.3)
Offside Front Lower SILL DAMAGED
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing STRUT - BADLY (2.7.2a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing BADLY - BORDER LINE (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
all tyres badly cracked and perished
both front shockers corroded
nearside front tyre wall perrished
offside front tyre wearing on outside edge
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
both front shockers corroded
nearside front tyre wall perrished
offside front tyre wearing on outside edge
ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON.
EXHAUST CENTRE SECTION CORRODED.
FRONT TYRES HAVE APPROX 3mm LEFT.
L/H/F BRAKE BACKPLATE CORRODED.
SLIGHT WEAR AT FRONT BRAKE DISCS.
SPARE TYRE SOFT.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
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)
engine warning light on
rear brake discs corroded and worn
spare tyre soft
engine oil low
engine warning light on
rear brake discs starting to corrode
Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
engine oil low
engine warning light on
rear brake discs starting to corrode
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
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Y949 TGG is a 2001 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 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 Y949 TGG, 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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Y949 TGG is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 6 April 2001.
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