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P129 SUB

1997 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,803 mi
Last recorded122,803 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2009
Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP129 SUB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2009 122,803 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2008 107,371 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2008 107,370 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 91,386 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 79,810 miles

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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P129 SUB is a 1997 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P129 SUB, 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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How do I check the history of P129 SUB?

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What year was P129 SUB registered?

P129 SUB is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 4 February 1997.

Is P129 SUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P129 SUB shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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