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Y979 HAE

2001 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

135,268 mi
Last recorded135,268 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY979 HAE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 31 Mar 2014 135,268 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear beam bushes perished

Pass 11 Mar 2013 126,368 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 116,716 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 105,581 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Nov 2009 89,970 miles

o/s outer sill damaged

Pass 29 Oct 2008 81,426 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 63,291 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

chip in screen

Pass 22 Jul 2006 46,638 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 41,246 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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Y979 HAE is a 2001 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y979 HAE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y979 HAE registered?

Y979 HAE is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 3 March 2001.

Is Y979 HAE safe to buy?

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