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P228 HBC

1997 Audi A3

Green Petrol 1780cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,815 mi
Last recorded82,815 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Audi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP228 HBC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,780cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2010 82,815 miles

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

n/s/f//o/s/r n/s/r tyres perishing between tread

slight play in steering wheel on lock to lock and knocking around coloum

Fail 5 Nov 2010 82,815 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

n/s/f//o/s/r n/s/r tyres perishing between tread

slight play in steering wheel on lock to lock and knocking around coloum

Pass 23 Oct 2009 76,429 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 76,228 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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P228 HBC is a 1997 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,780cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P228 HBC, 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 P228 HBC registered?

P228 HBC is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P228 HBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P228 HBC shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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