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P189 JSP

1997 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

135,986 mi
Last recorded135,986 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2015
Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP189 JSP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Jan 2015 135,986 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 135,986 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 135,600 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 134,982 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 133,833 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2011 133,833 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 132,659 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 131,863 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 129,771 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 126,511 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 126,511 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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P189 JSP is a 1997 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P189 JSP, 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 P189 JSP registered?

P189 JSP is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 1 February 1997.

Is P189 JSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P189 JSP shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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