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P180 CCW

1997 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

116,653 mi
Last recorded116,653 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP180 CCW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2009 116,653 miles

brake warning light flashing

nearside and offside wipers deteriorating

nearside front and rear discs rusty

offside front and rear discs rusty

Fail 18 Aug 2009 116,653 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

brake warning light flashing

nearside front and rear discs rusty

offside front and rear discs rusty

Pass 21 Jul 2008 108,927 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2008 108,751 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 95,298 miles

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)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 87,534 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 87,330 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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P180 CCW is a 1997 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P180 CCW, 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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P180 CCW is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 18 January 1997.

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