MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
190,704 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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))
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))
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)
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)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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)
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)
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
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
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
esc warning light on
nearside front seat belt stalk cover missing
rear number plate slightly deteriorated
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)
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
all rear brake pipes have slight corrosion
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)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
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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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