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P133 CTH

1997 Audi A3

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

131,605 mi
Last recorded131,605 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP133 CTH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2012 131,605 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 131,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 127,685 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 127,683 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 123,196 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 115,980 miles

SRS light on

Fail 6 Feb 2009 115,962 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

air bag light on

Fail 6 Feb 2008 106,759 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 106,759 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 96,519 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 2 Feb 2007 96,517 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

air bag warning lamp staying on

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Feb 2006 85,485 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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P133 CTH is a 1997 Audi A3 in White 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 P133 CTH, 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 P133 CTH registered?

P133 CTH is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 3 February 1997.

Is P133 CTH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P133 CTH shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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