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Y985 GHP

2001 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

190,704 mi
Last recorded190,704 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY985 GHP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2019 190,704 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to and from brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamped on with jubilee clip (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to and from brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle beam rusted

Pass 17 Jul 2018 180,090 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight misshaped (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 180,090 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight misshaped (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 176,146 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 176,143 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rears to and from rear flexis (3.6.B.2c)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 174,324 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rears to and from flexis (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 172,770 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2015 172,769 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 168,391 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 158,673 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine oil on low

rear exhaust silencer hanger corroded & weak

Fail 10 Jul 2013 158,672 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine oil on low

rear exhaust silencer hanger corroded & weak

Fail 6 Jul 2012 147,303 miles

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

esc warning light on

nearside front seat belt stalk cover missing

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Jul 2012 147,303 miles

esc warning light on

nearside front seat belt stalk cover missing

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Jul 2011 135,861 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 135,861 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 126,247 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 115,383 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all rear brake pipes have slight corrosion

Pass 2 Jul 2009 115,383 miles

all rear brake pipes have slight corrosion

Pass 10 Jul 2008 106,887 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 97,986 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 90,335 miles

Nearside 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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Y985 GHP is a 2001 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 Y985 GHP, 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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Y985 GHP is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 30 May 2001.

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