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Y956 HAE

2001 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

117,114 mi
Last recorded117,114 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY956 HAE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2011 117,114 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2011 117,114 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 115,609 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 115,607 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 107,497 miles

both rear axle bushes worn and slight movement

both rear tyres close to limit

nail n/s/r tyre

Pass 1 Jul 2009 96,936 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 96,932 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 85,211 miles

inner disc pads cannot be seen properly

Fail 1 Jul 2008 85,211 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

inner disc pads cannot be seen properly

Pass 30 Jun 2007 62,877 miles

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

inner disc pads cannot be seen properly

Fail 30 Jun 2007 62,877 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

inner disc pads cannot be seen properly

Pass 4 Jul 2006 59,607 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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Y956 HAE is a 2001 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 Y956 HAE, 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 Y956 HAE registered?

Y956 HAE is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 16 March 2001.

Is Y956 HAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y956 HAE shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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