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P157 PLF

1997 Audi A3

Brown Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

103,141 mi
Last recorded103,141 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2021
Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP157 PLF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2021 103,141 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective both clamps broken but system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 10 Aug 2021 103,098 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 102,198 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 100,838 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 99,252 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 97,201 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 95,926 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 94,490 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 94,487 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Fail 7 Jan 2013 92,487 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 92,487 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 88,966 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 87,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 28 May 2009 84,366 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 May 2009 84,366 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 78,160 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 72,680 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 68,048 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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P157 PLF is a 1997 Audi A3 in Brown with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P157 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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P157 PLF is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 11 June 1997.

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