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P233 KJC

1997 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,693 mi
Last recorded111,693 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP233 KJC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2014 111,693 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 111,693 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 99,904 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 95,306 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 90,554 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 86,032 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 81,395 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 81,393 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 78,493 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 78,488 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 76,210 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2006 72,758 miles

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

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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P233 KJC is a 1997 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P233 KJC, 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 P233 KJC registered?

P233 KJC is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 6 February 1997.

Is P233 KJC safe to buy?

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