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P234 MWC

1997 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

109,475 mi
Last recorded109,475 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP234 MWC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2014 109,475 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 Mar 2014 109,475 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 107,012 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 104,171 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 101,281 miles

centre exhaust mount broken

two bulbs out in centre stop light

Pass 8 Mar 2010 98,435 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 95,669 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 92,380 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 87,951 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 81,792 miles

front brake pads getting low

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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P234 MWC is a 1997 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P234 MWC, 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 P234 MWC registered?

P234 MWC is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 14 April 1997.

Is P234 MWC safe to buy?

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