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Y998 GHP

2001 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

109,765 mi
Last recorded109,765 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY998 GHP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2012 109,765 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011

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

rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 14 Apr 2010 96,897 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 92,769 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 92,769 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 83,470 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 83,470 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

nsf tyre close to leagal ltd

Fail 10 Apr 2007 75,727 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/r tyre onb 3,0mm tread

not all bulbs working in high level stop lamp

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres cut on sidewall

Pass 10 Apr 2007 75,727 miles

n/s/r tyre onb 3,0mm tread

not all bulbs working in high level stop lamp

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres cut on sidewall

Pass 11 Apr 2006 71,648 miles

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

nearside front wheel has damage and nearside front tyre has slight sidewall damage but not exposing cords

Fail 21 Dec 2005 70,563 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

slight tear in o/s/f tyre

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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Y998 GHP is a 2001 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y998 GHP, 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 Y998 GHP registered?

Y998 GHP is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 18 July 2001.

Is Y998 GHP safe to buy?

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