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M20 RUK

1997 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,813 mi
Last recorded134,813 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM20 RUK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2010 134,813 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 134,811 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

air bag warning lamp on

both front sills damged

both rear tyres cracked

near side front indicator less cracked

near side front mirror cracked

Pass 31 Dec 2008 123,675 miles

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

Oil leak

near side front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 13 Jul 2007 47,787 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 47,787 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 97,706 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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M20 RUK is a 1997 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 M20 RUK, 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 M20 RUK registered?

M20 RUK is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is M20 RUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for M20 RUK shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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