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P226 SPP

1997 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

103,445 mi
Last recorded103,445 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP226 SPP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2012 103,445 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2012 103,445 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 97,336 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Off Side Rear Tyre has started to split around the edge of treads

Windscreen Wipers are starting to smear the screen.

Pass 28 Sep 2010 92,572 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Sep 2009 89,188 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 84,735 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 77,602 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2006 66,298 miles

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2006 66,298 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2005 61,936 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2005 61,936 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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P226 SPP is a 1997 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P226 SPP, 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 P226 SPP registered?

P226 SPP is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 25 April 1997.

Is P226 SPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P226 SPP shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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