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P21 XDW

1997 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,547 mi
Last recorded125,547 miles
Recorded on8 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP21 XDW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2010 125,547 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2009 118,192 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 118,192 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

both rear tyres perished

fuel tank cover insecure

Pass 6 Mar 2008 111,098 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 111,098 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 103,191 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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P21 XDW is a 1997 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P21 XDW, 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 P21 XDW registered?

P21 XDW is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 11 April 1997.

Is P21 XDW safe to buy?

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