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Y995 NMO

2001 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,782 mi
Last recorded140,782 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2023
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY995 NMO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2023 140,782 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both at side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2023 140,782 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both no pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both at side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 132,787 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded hose ferrule rusty at pump (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 132,781 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded hose ferrule rusty at pump (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 129,410 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 129,410 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 125,259 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 125,259 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 120,875 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 120,868 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Fuel tank securing straps corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 116,589 miles

Nearside Front seat belt stork cover missing

Fail 8 Jan 2018 116,589 miles

Nearside Front seat belt stork cover missing

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 113,138 miles

CENTRE LOWER EXHAUST MOUNT BRACKET BROKEN

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL DETERIATION

Fail 29 Dec 2016 113,138 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

CENTRE LOWER EXHAUST MOUNT BRACKET BROKEN

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL DETERIATION

Pass 29 Dec 2015 110,774 miles

OFF SIDE FRONT LOWER WISHBONE BUSH WEAR

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL DETERIATION

Fail 29 Dec 2015 110,774 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

OFF SIDE FRONT LOWER WISHBONE BUSH WEAR

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL DETERIATION

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Dec 2014 107,730 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 107,730 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 100,293 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 91,782 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 11 Jan 2012 84,672 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 79,730 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2011 75,330 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 67,896 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 59,211 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 57,821 miles

two small chips in windscreen

Pass 17 Aug 2006 49,521 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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Y995 NMO is a 2001 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 Y995 NMO, 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 Y995 NMO registered?

Y995 NMO is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 27 April 2001.

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