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Y975 LNN

2001 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,619 mi
Last recorded153,619 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY975 LNN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2021 153,619 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both top mounts (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 151,436 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 151,326 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 147,535 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 147,535 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 140,994 miles

front and rear no plates deteriorated

Pass 5 Jan 2017 136,064 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 5 Jan 2017 136,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 126,260 miles

both no plates deteriorated

both headlight lenses deteriorated

Fail 12 Jan 2016 126,260 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

both headlight lenses deteriorated

both no plates deteriorated

both rear brake discs badly corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2014 113,072 miles

both headlight lenses deteriorated

front and rear no plates deteriorated

Fail 22 Dec 2014 113,072 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both headlight lenses deteriorated

front and rear no plates deteriorated

Pass 22 Jan 2014 107,175 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 94,794 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 94,794 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 86,802 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 84,108 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

o/s/f iinner cv boot leaking

Fail 20 Jul 2009 73,317 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 73,317 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 62,654 miles

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

all discs slightly rusty on edges

Fail 27 Jul 2007 53,770 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 53,770 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 39,912 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight leak o/s/f inner cv boot (clip)

Pass 21 Jul 2005 27,096 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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Y975 LNN is a 2001 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 Y975 LNN, 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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Y975 LNN is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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