MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,730 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Coolant leak
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
nearside front wheel bearing noisey
Coolant leak
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
nearside front wheel bearing noisey
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Both rear brake discs badly corroded
Bulb not working on high level brake light
Drivers door hinge loose
Power steering belt cracked
Rear wiper torn
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
centre exhaust bracket broken
rear discs worn and corroded
Battery insecure
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Battery insecure
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P195 VFR is a 1997 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 P195 VFR, 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 P195 VFR registered?
P195 VFR is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 2 January 1997.
Is P195 VFR safe to buy?
The MOT history for P195 VFR shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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