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P160 LHL

1997 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,128 mi
Last recorded80,128 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2007
Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP160 LHL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 20 Aug 2007 80,128 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front lower arm rear bushes badly worn

front discs corroded

o/s/f cv gaitor starting to split

o/s/f shocker damp

Pass 17 Aug 2006 75,601 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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P160 LHL is a 1997 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P160 LHL, 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 P160 LHL registered?

P160 LHL is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P160 LHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P160 LHL shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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