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P156 OKE

1997 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,591 mi
Last recorded134,591 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP156 OKE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2011 134,591 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 134,591 miles

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 130,272 miles

NSF/OSF NUMBER PLATE

Pass 24 Feb 2009 116,007 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 116,007 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 112,846 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 26 Feb 2007 110,194 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 103,531 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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P156 OKE is a 1997 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P156 OKE, 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 P156 OKE registered?

P156 OKE is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 24 June 1997.

Is P156 OKE safe to buy?

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