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P187 MVM

1997 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,709 mi
Last recorded110,709 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP187 MVM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2010 110,709 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 98,952 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2009 98,936 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

some brake pipes may need changing by the next mot

Pass 10 Aug 2008 88,347 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 26 Jul 2007 80,313 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 80,311 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

corrosion on rear discs

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 21 Mar 2006 68,119 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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P187 MVM is a 1997 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P187 MVM, 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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P187 MVM is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 18 March 1997.

Is P187 MVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P187 MVM shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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