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Y998 LJX

2001 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

158,677 mi
Last recorded158,677 miles
Recorded on26 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY998 LJX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2016 158,677 miles

under trays

Pass 8 Jun 2015 154,644 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 149,928 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre cracking in centre of tread

Fail 10 Jun 2014 149,928 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre cracking in centre of tread

Pass 17 Apr 2013 139,369 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 127,913 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 121,111 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 114,796 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 106,196 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 98,573 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 89,951 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 79,576 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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Y998 LJX is a 2001 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LJX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y998 LJX registered?

Y998 LJX is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 17 May 2001.

Is Y998 LJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y998 LJX shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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