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P215 BUD

1997 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

238,318 mi
Last recorded238,318 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2017
Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP215 BUD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2017 238,318 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 238,318 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 236,211 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 232,107 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 227,290 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 220,625 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 214,038 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 208,513 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 201,602 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 193,420 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 179,873 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 167,749 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 150,046 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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P215 BUD is a 1997 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 P215 BUD, 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 P215 BUD registered?

P215 BUD is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 11 March 1997.

Is P215 BUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P215 BUD shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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