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P110 RPP

1997 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

177,545 mi
Last recorded177,545 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP110 RPP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 Dec 2011 177,545 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

offside rear brake disc a bit slightly worn.

Pass 6 Oct 2010 169,670 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 169,670 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 164,915 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 May 2008 156,030 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)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 25 Apr 2008 154,364 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

noise on front suspension possable nearside front wheel bearing requires further investesation

Fail 22 Apr 2008 154,361 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

a b s light stays on

Pass 17 Mar 2007 139,417 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 125,252 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 125,252 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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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P110 RPP 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 P110 RPP, 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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P110 RPP is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 2 January 1997.

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