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M11 HNJ

1997 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

107,920 mi
Last recorded107,920 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM11 HNJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2016 107,920 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure (4.1.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 107,652 miles

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

bumpers missing

Pass 19 May 2009 107,643 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 107,643 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 106,422 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 102,788 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 102,773 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 96,569 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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M11 HNJ is a 1997 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1997 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 108,500 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 M11 HNJ, 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 29 years old, this Audi A3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M11 HNJ registered?

M11 HNJ is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 3 September 1997.

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