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P143 BFV

1997 Audi A3

White Lpg 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

110,750 mi
Last recorded110,750 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP143 BFV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 110,750 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 109,771 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 105,121 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 105,121 miles

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))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 99,488 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear section (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 90,692 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Oct 2015 81,454 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 68,219 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 58,406 miles

nearside front tyre outer side wall damaged

slight play on nearside front wheel

Fail 12 Nov 2013 58,406 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2013 58,397 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2013 57,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 57,408 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 56,675 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 55,465 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 55,465 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 51,340 miles

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)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 46,420 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 46,203 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 43,746 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 39,084 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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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.

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