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P158 WDE

1997 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,211 mi
Last recorded137,211 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Audi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP158 WDE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2008 137,211 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2008 137,211 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 129,752 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 122,949 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 119,693 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 119,685 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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P158 WDE is a 1997 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P158 WDE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P158 WDE?

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What year was P158 WDE registered?

P158 WDE is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P158 WDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P158 WDE shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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