MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,737 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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)
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)
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.
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.
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)
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)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
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
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
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
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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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