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Y991 NBU

2001 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

105,484 mi
Last recorded105,484 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY991 NBU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2014 105,484 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 105,464 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2013 102,476 miles

both headlamp cloudy

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

engine warning light on

o/s/f tie rod slight play

oil leaks arount output shaft

rear washer insufficient

Fail 28 Jul 2013 102,476 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both headlamp cloudy

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

engine warning light on

o/s/f tie rod slight play

oil leaks arount output shaft

rear washer insufficient

Pass 12 Jul 2012 99,327 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

o/s/f seat belt starting to fray

Fail 12 Jul 2012 99,327 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

o/s/f seat belt starting to fray

Pass 19 May 2011 95,944 miles

oil leak from drive shalf seals

radiator leaking

slight oil seepage from hose to steering rack

ESP lamp on

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

both front tyre's on 3mm + slightly cracking

front bumper damaged

slight play in offside front steering arm

Pass 17 May 2010 93,475 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 93,475 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

damage to front bumper

o/s/r brake disc corroded

Pass 18 May 2009 90,646 miles

Oil leak

damage to n/s/f bumper

Pass 13 May 2008 87,901 miles

Oil leak

damage to front bumper

Fail 15 Mar 2007 84,805 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyre worn to 3mm

child seats fitted to the offside rear and nearside rear seats

damage to front number plate

rear discs worn

Pass 15 Mar 2007 84,805 miles

both rear tyre worn to 3mm

child seats fitted to the offside rear and nearside rear seats

damage to front number plate

rear discs worn

Pass 16 Mar 2006 81,606 miles

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

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

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

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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Y991 NBU is a 2001 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 Y991 NBU, 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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Y991 NBU is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 20 March 2001.

Is Y991 NBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y991 NBU shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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