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Y987 LGU

2001 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

131,286 mi
Last recorded131,286 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY987 LGU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018 131,286 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded on axle to wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 131,286 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded on axle to wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 130,841 miles

corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

nearside and offside headlamp beam images faint

nearside front tyre cut in sidewall

offside headlamp security

slight bind from rear brakes

Pass 19 Jul 2016 130,181 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rigid line to hose ferrule (3.6.B.2c)

headlamp covers worn causing slight degradation of light output

Pass 15 Jul 2015 128,868 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2014 133,918 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 126,418 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nsr handbrake cable worn

o/s headlamp cover worn

Pass 12 Jul 2012 125,233 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 123,870 miles

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

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

brake pedal has slight creep when pumped ok on test drive and brake test no leaks.

Pass 9 Jul 2010 122,569 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 117,769 miles

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

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

front top mounts have slight play, lower arm bushes slightly worn/perished

Pass 20 Jun 2008 100,845 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2008 100,845 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 85,647 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 71,733 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 LGU is a 2001 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 LGU, 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 Y987 LGU registered?

Y987 LGU is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 13 July 2001.

Is Y987 LGU safe to buy?

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