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P184 TRH

1997 Audi A3

Brown Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

168,308 mi
Last recorded168,308 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP184 TRH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 168,308 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jun 2017 168,308 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 163,225 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 154,510 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 148,277 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 138,882 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 130,468 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both h/lamp aims reset for test

n/s/f sidelight bulb discoloured

Pass 23 Jun 2011 121,094 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 112,399 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 103,070 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 91,576 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 82,440 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 70,419 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2005 61,350 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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P184 TRH is a 1997 Audi A3 in Brown with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 P184 TRH, 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 P184 TRH registered?

P184 TRH is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 25 February 1997.

Is P184 TRH safe to buy?

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