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P212 WYS

1997 Audi A3

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

99,062 mi
Last recorded99,062 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2018
Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP212 WYS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2018 99,062 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 96,153 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 96,150 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 92,740 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 89,150 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 89,150 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 85,656 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 82,857 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 81,418 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 78,370 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 74,541 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 69,785 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 65,253 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 61,892 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 57,245 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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P212 WYS is a 1997 Audi A3 in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 P212 WYS, 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

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What year was P212 WYS registered?

P212 WYS is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P212 WYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P212 WYS shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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