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Y952 JPM

2001 Audi A3

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

66,054 mi
Last recorded66,054 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY952 JPM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2013 66,054 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Oct 2013 86,029 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 79,837 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 79,837 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2011 75,487 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 75,487 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 71,589 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 67,304 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 67,304 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 61,415 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 61,415 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 52,194 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 48,249 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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Y952 JPM is a 2001 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 Y952 JPM, 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 Y952 JPM registered?

Y952 JPM is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 4 May 2001.

Is Y952 JPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y952 JPM shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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