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P145 LYD

1997 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2021
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

108,687 mi
Last recorded108,687 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2020
Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP145 LYD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2020 108,687 miles

Coolant leak radiator

Damage to front panel near bonnet catch

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear handbrake caliper lever not returning

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear axle bushes deteriorated and some corrosion to suspension components.

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 108,687 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Coolant leak radiator

Damage to front panel near bonnet catch

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear handbrake caliper lever not returning

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear axle bushes deteriorated and some corrosion to suspension components.

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 104,307 miles

Coolant staining radiator and level on min

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Handbrake mechanism not fully returning to its stop

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear axle bushes deteriorated and some corrosion to suspension components

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 104,307 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant staining radiator and level on min

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Handbrake mechanism not fully returning to its stop

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear axle bushes deteriorated and some corrosion to suspension components

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 99,717 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Caliper handbrake lever not returning fully

Rear axle bushes deteriorated

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2018 99,717 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Caliper handbrake lever not returning fully

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Rear axle bushes deteriorated

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 95,391 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 92,182 miles

Both rear axle bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement.

Offside Rear Caliper handbrake lever not fully returning to its stop operation ok

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 88,892 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake caliper handbrake lever not fully returning to its stop

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 11 Nov 2015 88,891 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 85,231 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 78,666 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 8 Nov 2013 78,666 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 73,770 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 70,098 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 8 Nov 2011 70,098 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 9 Nov 2010 65,111 miles

ignition switch faulty

Pass 2 Nov 2009 59,576 miles

both front wishbone bushes slightly deteriorated

n/s/r tyre perished and slight outer sidewall damage

Pass 10 Nov 2008 55,528 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 55,370 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2007 50,348 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 45,767 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2006 45,763 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 12 Nov 2005 40,347 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2005 40,347 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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P145 LYD is a 1997 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 P145 LYD, 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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P145 LYD is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 2 June 1997.

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