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Y988 UEH

2001 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,485 mi
Last recorded136,485 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY988 UEH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2017 136,485 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 136,485 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre has a series of cracks in side walls

Pass 6 Dec 2016 132,437 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 130,601 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 130,601 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 128,568 miles

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

rear brake discs badly corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2013 125,427 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 115,630 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 102,474 miles

All brake discs lipping/corroding

E.M Light on

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 93,086 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 93,086 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 85,236 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 85,220 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 74,738 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 65,812 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 57,139 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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Y988 UEH is a 2001 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y988 UEH, 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 Y988 UEH registered?

Y988 UEH is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 3 May 2001.

Is Y988 UEH safe to buy?

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