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P101 WGS

1997 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

153,324 mi
Last recorded153,324 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP101 WGS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2011 153,324 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Sep 2011 153,324 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2010 148,525 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 148,525 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 146,091 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 146,091 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 16 Nov 2007 138,662 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 138,662 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 128,250 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 127,962 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2005 120,824 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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P101 WGS is a 1997 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P101 WGS, 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 P101 WGS registered?

P101 WGS is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 4 August 1997.

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The MOT history for P101 WGS shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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