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Y985 JPM

2001 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

157,078 mi
Last recorded157,078 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY985 JPM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2019 157,078 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 155,030 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Oct 2016 153,408 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 150,773 miles

both headlights slightly tinted.

Fail 4 Oct 2014 146,982 miles

All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 146,982 miles

All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 143,903 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 138,480 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

car has modified springs fitted.x4

nearside rear service brake binding slightly

offside dip beam pattern slightly poor due to inside of lens discoloured.

Pass 31 Oct 2011 133,011 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 126,856 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 121,435 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 115,836 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 115,836 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 108,055 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 92,496 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 19 Sep 2005 79,701 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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Y985 JPM is a 2001 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y985 JPM, 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 Y985 JPM registered?

Y985 JPM is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 2 May 2001.

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