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P112 VDG

1997 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

119,025 mi
Last recorded119,025 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP112 VDG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2012 119,025 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 115,782 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 113,082 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

bulbs not working in centre stop lamp

corrosion on rear coil springs

front brake pads weaing low

Pass 7 Apr 2009 109,053 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2009 109,053 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 15,577 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 101,724 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 96,113 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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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P112 VDG is a 1997 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 P112 VDG, 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 P112 VDG registered?

P112 VDG is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 13 February 1997.

Is P112 VDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P112 VDG shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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