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P234 SMJ

1997 Audi A3

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,613 mi
Last recorded85,613 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2016
Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP234 SMJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2016 85,613 miles

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 31 Jan 2014 67,700 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 67,700 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 51,070 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 50,417 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 48,935 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 46,823 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 44,622 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 42,297 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 42,286 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 39,369 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 36,445 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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P234 SMJ is a 1997 Audi A3 in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SMJ, 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 SMJ registered?

P234 SMJ is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 24 February 1997.

Is P234 SMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P234 SMJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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