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P223 BUD

1997 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,659 mi
Last recorded141,659 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2017
Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP223 BUD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2017 141,659 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 139,520 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 139,520 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2007 108,306 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 104,068 miles

see first vt32

Fail 6 Feb 2007 104,068 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

both rear tyres badly perished,noise from steering colum area (no wear found)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 97,371 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P223 BUD is a 1997 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P223 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 P223 BUD registered?

P223 BUD is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 11 March 1997.

Is P223 BUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P223 BUD shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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