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P208 RPV

1997 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

146,744 mi
Last recorded146,744 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP208 RPV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2012 146,744 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

both front indicators are starting to show white light

Pass 30 Mar 2012 146,744 miles

Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

both front indicators are starting to show white light

Pass 30 Mar 2011 136,319 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 125,188 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 125,177 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 113,211 miles

rear number plate deteriating.

Pass 26 Jun 2008 105,904 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 99,447 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 89,968 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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P208 RPV is a 1997 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P208 RPV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P208 RPV?

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What year was P208 RPV registered?

P208 RPV is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 15 April 1997.

Is P208 RPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P208 RPV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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