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P111 TWG

1997 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

157,039 mi
Last recorded157,039 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP111 TWG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 157,039 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

central exhaust bracket worn

Pass 10 Feb 2016 135,702 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 135,642 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 130,064 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen cracked accross bottom, but not in view of the road

Pass 30 Dec 2013 127,869 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 196,406 miles

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

Windscreen cracked but not affecting drivers view

Pass 28 Sep 2011 193,261 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 183,746 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 172,830 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 164,387 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 151,370 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 135,598 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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P111 TWG is a 1997 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 P111 TWG, 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 P111 TWG registered?

P111 TWG is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 15 May 1997.

Is P111 TWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P111 TWG shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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