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Y957 HMA

2001 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,739 mi
Last recorded104,739 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY957 HMA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2017 104,739 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 2 Oct 2017 104,667 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 102,341 miles

Offside Front Outer Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

child seats at rear

Fail 1 Oct 2016 102,341 miles

Offside Front Outer Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' front centre object (8.3.1b)

child seats at rear

Pass 21 Jul 2015 99,189 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Jul 2015 99,181 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 92,862 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 92,862 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 87,077 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 80,081 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 72,504 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2010 65,585 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 65,585 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 58,201 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Jul 2008 50,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 50,889 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 44,136 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 37,980 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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Y957 HMA is a 2001 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y957 HMA, 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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Y957 HMA is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 30 July 2001.

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