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Y985 PKW

2001 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

110,737 mi
Last recorded110,737 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2017 110,737 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both lamps (1.7.5a)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 110,094 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Aug 2014 106,306 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 106,306 miles

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 102,344 miles

o/s & n/s rear road wheels slightly grabbing. o/s/f top mount of shock absorber has slight play detected. o/s/f coil spring slightly worn & rusty. under-trays & covers fitted.

Fail 10 Jan 2013 102,344 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

o/s & n/s rear road wheels slightly grabbing. o/s/f top mount of shock absorber has slight play detected. o/s/f coil spring slightly worn & rusty. under-trays & covers fitted.

Pass 6 Oct 2011 96,478 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2011 96,478 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 89,327 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 89,291 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 76,745 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

boot has load assets

under trays fitted

Fail 1 Aug 2009 76,735 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

boot has load assets

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2008 65,805 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 57,220 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 47,093 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 47,093 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 38,793 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 PKW is a 2001 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 PKW, 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 PKW is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 16 July 2001.

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