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Y997 BGB

2001 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

128,458 mi
Last recorded128,458 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY997 BGB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2012 128,458 miles

CENTER EXHAUST SYSTEM MOUNT CORRODED

O/S/F WIPER BLADE SPLIT BUT STILL CLEARING SCREEN

O/S/R BRAKE BACK PLATE CORRODED

Oil leak

REAR EXHAUST SYSTEM OUT OF ALIGNMENT

REV COUNTER NOT WORKING

Fail 20 Nov 2012 128,458 miles

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

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

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

CENTER EXHAUST SYSTEM MOUNT CORRODED

O/S/F WIPER BLADE SPLIT BUT STILL CLEARING SCREEN

O/S/R BRAKE BACK PLATE CORRODED

Oil leak

REAR EXHAUST SYSTEM OUT OF ALIGNMENT

REV COUNTER NOT WORKING

Fail 12 Dec 2011 123,757 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

FRONT TYRES WEARING UNEVENLY (TRACKING OUT)

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

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

OIL LEAK FROM BACK OF ENGINE

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 123,757 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

FRONT TYRES WEARING UNEVENLY (TRACKING OUT)

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

OIL LEAK FROM BACK OF ENGINE

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 114,752 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2010 114,748 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

REAR BRAKE DISCS BADLY CORRODED ESPECIALLY OSR

Fail 1 Dec 2009 102,459 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

NOISE FROM TIMING BELT AREA

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 102,459 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

NOISE FROM TIMING BELT AREA

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 94,013 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 81,250 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 67,762 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 67,737 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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Y997 BGB is a 2001 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 Y997 BGB, 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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Y997 BGB is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 24 May 2001.

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