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Y97 YKH

2001 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

151,721 mi
Last recorded151,721 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2010
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY97 YKH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2010 151,721 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 134,833 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 134,833 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 125,893 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 117,657 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 107,619 miles

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

slight crack in o/s/f door mirror glass

Pass 27 Jun 2005 95,709 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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Y97 YKH is a 2001 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 Y97 YKH, 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 Y97 YKH registered?

Y97 YKH is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 13 July 2001.

Is Y97 YKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y97 YKH shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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