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P10 BEW

1997 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

113,949 mi
Last recorded113,949 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP10 BEW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 113,949 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 113,933 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 113,933 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 106,751 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 97,503 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 90,275 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 84,100 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 77,722 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering belt cracking.

Radiator deteriorating.

Pass 19 Mar 2010 72,444 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 70,513 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 67,564 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 64,565 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 61,482 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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P10 BEW is a 1997 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 P10 BEW, 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 P10 BEW registered?

P10 BEW is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 6 May 1997.

Is P10 BEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P10 BEW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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