MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,750 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring insecure rubbing on mounting (5.3.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear section (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside front tyre outer side wall damaged
slight play on nearside front wheel
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
nearside front tyre outer side wall damaged
slight play on nearside front wheel
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
near side front tyre side wall damage, no cords showing at time of test
slight play near side front wheel
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)
Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
advise steering rack worn
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
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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P143 BFV is a 1997 Audi A3 in White with a 1,595cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 P143 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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P143 BFV is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 4 April 1997.
Is P143 BFV safe to buy?
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