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P136 UWU

1997 Audi A3

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,889 mi
Last recorded96,889 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP136 UWU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2010 96,889 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 96,889 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2009 92,325 miles

nearside front tyre tread depth 2mm at outer edge

offside front tyre tread depth 2mm at outer edge

Fail 24 Mar 2009 92,325 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre tread depth 2mm at outer edge

nearside rear wheel tight when spun by hand

offside front tyre tread depth 2mm at outer edge

parking brake lever close to limit of travel

Pass 11 Apr 2008 88,385 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 88,385 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)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 82,708 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 82,708 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 76,165 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 76,165 miles

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

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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P136 UWU is a 1997 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P136 UWU, 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 P136 UWU registered?

P136 UWU is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P136 UWU safe to buy?

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