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P165 YVL

1997 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,905 mi
Last recorded134,905 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP165 YVL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2011 134,905 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 128,168 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 123,495 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 123,492 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 118,838 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 118,838 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 112,119 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 106,050 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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P165 YVL is a 1997 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P165 YVL, 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 P165 YVL registered?

P165 YVL is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 25 July 1997.

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