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Y982 HWC

2001 Audi A3

Purple Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

104,606 mi
Last recorded104,606 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY982 HWC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2015 104,606 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 104,606 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 97,192 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 97,189 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 82,099 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 82,099 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 75,084 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 67,872 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 61,787 miles

TOP AND BPTTOM ENGINE COVERS FITTED

Pass 20 Jan 2009 55,119 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 50,082 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 44,813 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 39,844 miles

Both front tyres worn down to about 3mm. (Legal limit 1.6mm)

Nail in near side front tyre

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

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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Y982 HWC is a 2001 Audi A3 in Purple 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 Y982 HWC, 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 Y982 HWC registered?

Y982 HWC is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 1 August 2001.

Is Y982 HWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y982 HWC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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