MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,834 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Emissions not tested (7.0)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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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P134 BFV is a 1997 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 P134 BFV, 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 P134 BFV registered?
P134 BFV is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 4 April 1997.
Is P134 BFV safe to buy?
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