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Y987 HAE

2001 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,599 mi
Last recorded80,599 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY987 HAE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2016 80,599 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2016 80,564 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre below legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush wishbone rear bush split & unbonding (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2-5mm 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 76,524 miles

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)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front wiper blades split on ends

engine management light stays on dash

Pass 26 Mar 2014 75,500 miles

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

both rear springs rusty

engine managment light on dash

Pass 28 Mar 2013 69,735 miles

both front shock absorbers slightly leaking

nearside front wiper blade slightly smears the screen

Fail 28 Mar 2013 69,735 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both front shock absorbers slightly leaking

nearside front wiper blade slightly smears the screen

Pass 13 Feb 2012 62,706 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres are scuffed out on the inner edge

centre exhaust braket broken, but the system secure

Pass 14 Feb 2011 56,705 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2011 56,705 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 51,088 miles

Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

middle box exhaust mounting broken off

rear number plate water marks

Fail 16 Feb 2010 51,088 miles

Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

middle box exhaust mounting broken off

rear number plate water marks

Pass 2 Feb 2009 47,190 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 42,471 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 39,660 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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Y987 HAE is a 2001 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y987 HAE, 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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Y987 HAE is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 23 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y987 HAE shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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