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P185 SUR

1997 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,705 mi
Last recorded133,705 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP185 SUR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2011 133,705 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front and rear dicses worn

Pass 22 Jul 2010 133,190 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 133,187 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 129,814 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 129,785 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 127,317 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 117,779 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2005 100,061 miles

front number plate in poor condition

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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P185 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 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 P185 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.

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What year was P185 SUR registered?

P185 SUR is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 12 June 1997.

Is P185 SUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P185 SUR shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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