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Y968 HPT

2001 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

135,286 mi
Last recorded135,286 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY968 HPT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2018 135,286 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 9 Apr 2018 135,275 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both headlamps cloudy (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 130,692 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small chip just in wiper sweep (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 127,360 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pivot repaired, but not inappropriately caliper springs not fitted arms slow to return (3.5.1n)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 119,349 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 104,807 miles

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

undertray loose

Pass 24 Apr 2013 93,834 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 93,832 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

offside rear brake slight binding

Pass 4 May 2012 88,539 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 85,135 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 84,967 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2010 73,801 miles

cambelt over due

front and rear brakes worn

front roll bar bushes cracked, free play, knocking

front wipers poor

rear axel bushes split

Fail 15 Apr 2010 73,801 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)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

cambelt over due

front and rear brakes worn

front roll bar bushes cracked, free play, knocking

front wipers poor

rear axel bushes split

rear wash inop

Pass 29 Apr 2009 62,662 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 48,334 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 48,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2007 34,583 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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Y968 HPT 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 Y968 HPT, 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 Y968 HPT registered?

Y968 HPT is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 10 August 2001.

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