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N17 DTW

1997 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

156,014 mi
Last recorded156,014 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN17 DTW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2013 156,014 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 155,997 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 143,254 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 141,072 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 141,072 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 17 May 2010 138,778 miles

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 130,586 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 130,586 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 2 May 2008 125,129 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 125,129 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 118,611 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 118,574 miles

Nearside Front Brake pivot excessively damaged and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Slight play in steering rack.

Slight power steering fluid leak on pipes

N/S/F caliper fixing is incorret

Fail 13 Apr 2007 118,471 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both rear tyres have nails in them

Slight leak from power steering pipe.

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 20 Apr 2006 112,658 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2006 112,656 miles

Offside Front Upper coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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N17 DTW is a 1997 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 N17 DTW, 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 N17 DTW registered?

N17 DTW is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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