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P124 RYT

1997 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

148,260 mi
Last recorded148,260 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP124 RYT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2013 148,260 miles

Oil leak

rear brakes uneven

scratch in screen

wear and tread seperating on offside rear tyre

wear on discs

Fail 20 Mar 2013 148,217 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Oil leak

rear brakes uneven

scratch in screen

wear and tread seperating on offside rear tyre

wear on discs

Pass 15 Mar 2012 143,877 miles

Oil leak

offside rear brake noisy

weakness on offside sill

wear on offside front tyre

Fail 14 Mar 2012 143,871 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

weakness on offside sill

wear on offside front tyre

Oil leak

offside rear brake noisy

Pass 24 Mar 2011 139,173 miles

Oil leak

corrosion on offside sill

damage to nearside sill

imalance on front brakes

rear brakes uneven

scratch in screen

tread seperating on offside rear tyre

wear on discs

Fail 24 Mar 2011 139,170 miles

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

Oil leak

corrosion on offside sill

damage to nearside sill

imalance on front brakes

rear brakes uneven

scratch in screen

tread seperating on offside rear tyre

wear on discs

Pass 19 Feb 2010 135,883 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 135,881 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 130,036 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 130,035 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 122,659 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front tyre has slight damage to side wall

Pass 17 Oct 2006 113,258 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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P124 RYT is a 1997 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 P124 RYT, 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 P124 RYT registered?

P124 RYT is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 13 February 1997.

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