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P132 PLF

1997 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

138,750 mi
Last recorded138,750 miles
Recorded on14 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP132 PLF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2014 138,750 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 138,750 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 May 2013 129,943 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2013 129,904 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 14 May 2012 122,942 miles

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust system is corroded

windscreen washers require attention

Fail 10 May 2012 122,871 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust system is corroded

windscreen washers require attention

Pass 11 Aug 2011 117,553 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

recomended further inspection on steering system

Pass 23 Aug 2010 114,101 miles

Oil leak

Oil level low recommend attention

Steering feels slightly 'notchy' recommend further inspection

Pass 2 Sep 2009 107,172 miles

auxilary belt perished

front brake discs worn and corroded and front brake pads low

front wiper blade operation poor and front washers partialy blocked

off/side coil spring corroded

rear brake discs corroded

spare tyre flat

Fail 2 Sep 2009 107,172 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

auxilary belt perished

center stop light not working

front brake discs worn and corroded and front brake pads low

front wiper blade operation poor and front washers partialy blocked

off/side coil spring corroded

off/side/front side light dim

rear brake discs corroded

spare tyre flat

Pass 3 Oct 2008 93,782 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 21 Aug 2007 83,569 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 83,569 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 80,974 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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P132 PLF is a 1997 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P132 PLF, 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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P132 PLF is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 16 June 1997.

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