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P133 RYV

1997 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

121,867 mi
Last recorded121,867 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Audi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP133 RYV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2013 121,867 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 116,026 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 109,459 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 102,714 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Mar 2009 94,803 miles

front number plate cracked

nearside front indicator lens cracked

Fail 6 Mar 2009 94,803 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

front number plate cracked

nearside front indicator lens cracked

Pass 29 Mar 2008 85,674 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 75,170 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2006 65,564 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 RYV is a 1997 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P133 RYV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P133 RYV registered?

P133 RYV is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 1 February 1997.

Is P133 RYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P133 RYV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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