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Y988 YGF

2001 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

145,782 mi
Last recorded145,782 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY988 YGF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2015 145,782 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 137,585 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 137,585 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 127,925 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 112,597 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 100,448 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 91,112 miles

engine management & warning lights on

unbalanced rear brakes

Pass 28 Feb 2009 78,009 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

advise front under tray insecure

Fail 26 Feb 2009 77,999 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

advise front under tray insecure

Pass 28 Feb 2008 65,600 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 44,979 miles

1/ N/S/F LOWER DOOR HINGE SLIGHTLY LOOSE.

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 YGF is a 2001 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YGF, 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 YGF registered?

Y988 YGF is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 28 March 2001.

Is Y988 YGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y988 YGF shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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