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Y956 GFM

2001 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

150,358 mi
Last recorded150,358 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY956 GFM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2014 150,358 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2014 150,358 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 142,594 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2013 142,594 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 133,942 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 127,623 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 125,223 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 125,223 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 108,357 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 88,419 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Mar 2008 88,419 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 78,386 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 68,071 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 68,069 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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Y956 GFM is a 2001 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 Y956 GFM, 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 Y956 GFM registered?

Y956 GFM is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 22 March 2001.

Is Y956 GFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y956 GFM shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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