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P183 VGP

1997 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,460 mi
Last recorded153,460 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2015
Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP183 VGP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Jan 2015 153,460 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 153,460 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 146,094 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 138,890 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 130,013 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 129,958 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 9 Nov 2010 120,822 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

all brake discs have some corrosion

slight binding o/s/r brake

Pass 9 Nov 2010 120,822 miles

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

Offside 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)

all brake discs have some corrosion

slight binding o/s/r brake

Pass 15 Jun 2009 115,799 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jun 2009 115,799 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 109,563 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 102,303 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 94,521 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 89,521 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2005 89,521 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside 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.

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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P183 VGP is a 1997 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P183 VGP, 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 P183 VGP registered?

P183 VGP is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 30 April 1997.

Is P183 VGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P183 VGP shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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