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P184 SUR

1997 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

137,692 mi
Last recorded137,692 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP184 SUR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2010 137,692 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 137,692 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 118,298 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 118,298 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Fail 29 Sep 2007 86,314 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 86,314 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 71,843 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2006 71,695 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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P184 SUR is a 1997 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P184 SUR, 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 P184 SUR registered?

P184 SUR is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 10 June 1997.

Is P184 SUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P184 SUR shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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