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P220 MBU

1997 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

33,364 mi
Last recorded33,364 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2024
Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP220 MBU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2024 33,364 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 20 Feb 2024 33,364 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil over filled

Pass 10 Feb 2023 33,247 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 32,639 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 31,675 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 31,672 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 30,868 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 30,452 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 29,995 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 29,847 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 29,726 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 29,476 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 29,476 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 29,238 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 28,801 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 28,517 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 28,110 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 27,529 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 26,259 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 24,925 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 22,477 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 20,285 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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P220 MBU is a 1997 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 P220 MBU, 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 P220 MBU registered?

P220 MBU is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P220 MBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P220 MBU shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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