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Y989 MNA

2001 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

62,495 mi
Last recorded62,495 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY989 MNA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2013 62,495 miles

Both rear tyres cracked.

E,M,L on at time of test.

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 59,632 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

e.m light on

e.s.p light on

Fail 7 Aug 2012 59,314 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

e.m light on

e.s.p light on

engine misfire

Pass 28 Nov 2011 55,821 miles

O/R wheel slightly binding

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 28 Nov 2011 55,821 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

O/R wheel slightly binding

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 51,059 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 51,059 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 43,760 miles

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

eng manng light staying on

esp light staying on

oil leak from gir box

water leak from screen washer bottel

Fail 24 Sep 2009 43,760 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

eng manng light staying on

esp light staying on

oil leak from gir box

water leak from screen washer bottel

Pass 25 Sep 2008 38,253 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 38,253 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 30,525 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2005 21,351 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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Y989 MNA is a 2001 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 Y989 MNA, 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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Y989 MNA is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 4 May 2001.

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