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Y976 SOO

2001 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,938 mi
Last recorded125,938 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY976 SOO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2023 125,938 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Aug 2023 125,936 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too low both head lamps aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both head lamp lenses cloudy (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision buckle shroud missing (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 115,332 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2022 115,332 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 110,740 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 24 Aug 2021 110,740 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Aug 2020 102,028 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 98,071 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 52,968 miles

front number plate cracked

offside rear tyre perishing

unable to carry out full inspection due to engine covers fitted

Fail 9 Aug 2018 92,498 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front number plate cracked

offside rear tyre perishing

unable to carry out full inspection due to engine covers fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2017 86,847 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 86,847 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 81,166 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2015 78,063 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 78,063 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 74,796 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 74,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 71,356 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 68,719 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 66,869 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 66,164 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 66,164 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 29 Jul 2009 62,667 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 62,667 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 57,169 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 50,563 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 43,080 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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Y976 SOO is a 2001 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 Y976 SOO, 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 Y976 SOO registered?

Y976 SOO is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 22 June 2001.

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