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Y998 LGU

2001 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2015
Tests19 (9 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate47.4%

Mileage

69,614 mi
Last recorded69,614 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY998 LGU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2014 69,614 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014

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

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

Offside Rear Axle beam distorted (2.5.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2013 63,990 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2013 63,990 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 58,646 miles

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

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)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jan 2012 58,646 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2011 53,548 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front wipers could be better

Fail 10 Jan 2011 53,548 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front wipers could be better

Pass 13 Jan 2010 50,849 miles

power steering rack is ment to have been changed ? and was loosing fluid from steering gaiter note new gaiter fitted and sealed no leak found road test no fault found

Fail 13 Jan 2010 50,849 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

power steering rack is ment to have been changed ? and was loosing fluid from steering gaiter note new gaiter fitted and sealed no leak found road test no fault found

Fail 6 Jan 2010 50,824 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

engine warning lamp on

Pass 30 Dec 2008 46,109 miles

engine warning lamp on

Fail 30 Dec 2008 46,109 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

engine warning lamp on

Pass 26 Mar 2008 43,417 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 43,417 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

engine management light on indicating a fault

Fail 28 Feb 2007 41,642 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 41,642 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 36,069 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 36,067 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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Y998 LGU is a 2001 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.

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 LGU, 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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Y998 LGU is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y998 LGU safe to buy?

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