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P162 KTF

1997 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

113,164 mi
Last recorded113,164 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2019
Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP162 KTF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2019 113,164 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 109,547 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 107,836 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 106,383 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 104,168 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 102,133 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 100,110 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 97,097 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 97,097 miles

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 86,026 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Feb 2011 86,026 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 81,447 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 75,770 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 70,879 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 70,879 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 65,673 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 62,140 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P162 KTF is a 1997 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 P162 KTF, 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

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What year was P162 KTF registered?

P162 KTF is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 18 June 1997.

Is P162 KTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P162 KTF shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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