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P231 KHJ

1997 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

131,336 mi
Last recorded131,336 miles
Recorded on20 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP231 KHJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2017 131,336 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 May 2016 124,759 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and brakes binding (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 May 2015 114,696 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 114,696 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 99,003 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 86,116 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/s of undertray insecure

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

front wiper blades slightly smeer

oil leak evident

Fail 15 Apr 2013 86,116 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

O/s of undertray insecure

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

front wiper blades slightly smeer

oil leak evident

Pass 25 Apr 2012 83,541 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 83,538 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front inner disc face excessively pitted

Pass 29 Mar 2011 81,082 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 81,082 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 76,752 miles

Nearside front tyre worn smooth on inner shoulder. ( near to limits )

Pass 28 Apr 2009 60,784 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 60,784 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 21 Apr 2009 60,767 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2008 55,069 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 55,069 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 May 2007 48,147 miles

rear brake discs pitted and corrodid

Pass 1 Sep 2006 46,385 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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P231 KHJ is a 1997 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P231 KHJ, 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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P231 KHJ is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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