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P156 PLF

1997 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

124,691 mi
Last recorded124,691 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP156 PLF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2014 124,691 miles

brake pipes poor

Fail 12 Apr 2014 124,691 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

brake pipes poor

Pass 16 Apr 2013 120,071 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 116,039 miles

slight play in front anti-roll bar bushes

small chip in windscreen

Pass 26 Apr 2011 112,488 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre slightly worn

Pass 29 Apr 2010 109,291 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 May 2009 105,645 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 104,033 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 100,403 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 94,959 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 PLF is a 1997 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 PLF, 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 PLF registered?

P156 PLF is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 16 June 1997.

Is P156 PLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P156 PLF shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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