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Y954 SOO

2001 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,596 mi
Last recorded127,596 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY954 SOO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2017 127,596 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 127,445 miles

Brake pedal spongy possible brake bleed (3.3.B.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 124,782 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside rear axle bush slight play

Offside rear axle bush slight play

Fail 26 Jul 2016 124,781 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside rear axle bush slight play

Offside rear axle bush slight play

Pass 27 Jul 2015 116,448 miles

eml on

some bulbs in high level stop light not working

Fail 27 Jul 2015 116,448 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

eml on

some bulbs in high level stop light not working

Pass 14 Jul 2014 103,680 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 86,863 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 72,691 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 52,078 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 37,132 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 30,803 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2009 30,803 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 26,077 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 19,497 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 14,608 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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Y954 SOO is a 2001 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y954 SOO, 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 Y954 SOO registered?

Y954 SOO is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 31 May 2001.

Is Y954 SOO safe to buy?

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