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Y967 KDK

2001 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

169,760 mi
Last recorded169,760 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY967 KDK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2016 169,760 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 163,795 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 18 Dec 2015 163,795 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 12 Dec 2014 156,601 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 156,601 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 145,214 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 132,593 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2012 118,728 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 106,476 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 92,137 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 92,135 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 83,770 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

traction control light on

Fail 3 Mar 2009 83,770 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

traction control light on

Pass 26 Feb 2008 67,826 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front and rear discs pitted and corroding in poor condition nearside rear just legal

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Mar 2007 57,419 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 44,670 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 44,670 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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Y967 KDK is a 2001 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y967 KDK, 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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Y967 KDK is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 9 March 2001.

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