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Y968 KUD

2001 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

87,276 mi
Last recorded87,276 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY968 KUD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2015 87,276 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2015 87,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 84,009 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 81,725 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 75,359 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2012 75,359 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 72,085 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 70,692 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 70,432 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 54,229 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 60,890 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 52,237 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 48,177 miles

brake warning light on--recommend all pads are checked

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 KUD is a 2001 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KUD, 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 KUD registered?

Y968 KUD is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 26 July 2001.

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