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P19 BDE

1997 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

175,460 mi
Last recorded175,460 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP19 BDE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2014 175,460 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 164,660 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 148,728 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 144,495 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside front brake disc pitted on inner edge

slight bind on nearside rear brake

Pass 19 Jan 2011 144,495 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside front brake disc pitted on inner edge

slight bind on nearside rear brake

Pass 12 Feb 2010 137,498 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Feb 2010 137,497 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 124,778 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

cat/baffles loose in exhaust system

centre pipe mounting bracket insecure but still fully supportted

front brake imbalance 23%

n/s headlamp lens damaged

o/s outer sill damaged

p/a/s rack pipes corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2008 124,775 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

cat/baffles loose in exhaust system

centre pipe mounting bracket insecure but still fully supportted

front brake imbalance 23%

n/s headlamp lens damaged

o/s outer sill damaged

p/a/s rack pipes corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2007 110,315 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 93,126 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 200,038 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2006 196,566 miles

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

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nail in tyre

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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P19 BDE is a 1997 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P19 BDE, 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 P19 BDE registered?

P19 BDE is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 16 April 1997.

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