MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,750 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
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
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
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
Oil leak
Oil level low recommend attention
Steering feels slightly 'notchy' recommend further inspection
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
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
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
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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