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Y959 LGU

2001 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2016
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

158,937 mi
Last recorded158,937 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY959 LGU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 16 Sep 2015 158,937 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 156,462 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 153,522 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 141,988 miles

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2009 129,362 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 124,475 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 112,911 miles

Brake pedal has long travel

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 93,705 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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Y959 LGU is a 2001 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y959 LGU, 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 Y959 LGU registered?

Y959 LGU is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 19 March 2001.

Is Y959 LGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y959 LGU shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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