MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,232 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre perished 195/65r15
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak ()
Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P163 SUB is a 1997 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 P163 SUB, 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 P163 SUB registered?
P163 SUB is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 25 February 1997.
Is P163 SUB safe to buy?
The MOT history for P163 SUB shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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