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P128 RBM

1997 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

177,731 mi
Last recorded177,731 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP128 RBM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2014 177,731 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2012 174,605 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 169,692 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 165,410 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

exhaust cover loose

Pass 16 Nov 2010 165,410 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

exhaust cover loose

Pass 2 Oct 2009 154,465 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 154,436 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 146,151 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 146,151 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 130,873 miles

front brake discs corrode and worn

rear no plate in poor condition

slight wear in steering column universal joint

Pass 28 Jul 2006 121,550 miles

1, front tread 2mm.

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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P128 RBM is a 1997 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P128 RBM, 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 P128 RBM registered?

P128 RBM is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is P128 RBM safe to buy?

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