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NIL 9364

1997 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

185,994 mi
Last recorded185,994 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNIL 9364
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2010 185,994 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 185,994 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Fail 11 Mar 2010 184,733 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 175,622 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 175,622 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

tyres poor condition

Pass 15 Apr 2008 160,668 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 160,668 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2006 134,660 miles

Nearside front head rest missing

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

Fail 17 Nov 2006 125,048 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside front headrest missing

Nearside rear tyre under inflated

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

Pass 8 Nov 2005 115,491 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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NIL 9364 is a 1997 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 NIL 9364, 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 NIL 9364 registered?

NIL 9364 is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 9 August 1997.

Is NIL 9364 safe to buy?

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