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Y982 SUD

2001 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

130,232 mi
Last recorded130,232 miles
Recorded on16 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY982 SUD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2013 130,232 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

one bulb out in high level stop lamp

Fail 15 May 2013 130,232 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

one bulb out in high level stop lamp

Pass 11 May 2012 122,020 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all discs worn

Pass 9 May 2011 113,907 miles

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

front brake discs slightly corredoed

front brake discs slightly corroded

rear coil springs slightly corroded

slight play on offside front top suspension mounting point

under tray fitted [obsecure view]

Fail 9 May 2011 113,907 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake discs slightly corredoed

front brake discs slightly corroded

rear coil springs slightly corroded

slight play on offside front top suspension mounting point

under tray fitted [obsecure view]

Fail 12 May 2010 108,009 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

n/s/r tyre tread wearing uneven and close to limit

o/s/r tyre tread wearing uneven

undertray fitted vision impaired

Pass 12 May 2010 108,009 miles

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

n/s/r tyre tread wearing uneven and close to limit

o/s/r tyre tread wearing uneven

undertray fitted vision impaired

Pass 13 May 2009 100,592 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

under tray fitted [obsecure view]

Fail 13 May 2009 100,592 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

under tray fitted [obsecure view]

Pass 16 May 2008 91,603 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 91,603 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 16 May 2007 80,312 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front brake discs corroded.

Pass 16 May 2007 80,312 miles

both front brake discs corroded.

Pass 11 May 2006 68,117 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 SUD is a 2001 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y982 SUD, 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 Y982 SUD registered?

Y982 SUD is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 29 May 2001.

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