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P240 MWC

1997 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

118,894 mi
Last recorded118,894 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP240 MWC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2013 118,894 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 117,659 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

n/s/f corner light and h/lamp impact damaged

Fail 10 Sep 2012 117,659 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f corner light and h/lamp impact damaged

Pass 27 Aug 2011 99,601 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Aug 2011 99,601 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 88,404 miles

Both Front & Rear Brake Discs Worn--Pads Very Low--RECOMMEND ATTENTION

Both Front Lower Suspension Arm Inner Bushes Perishing

Both Front Sill Lips Slightly Damaged

Both Front Tyres Getting Close To Legal Limit

Exhaust Corroding--Center Mount Broken

N/S Headlamp Beam Patten Poor

O/S/F Shock Absorber Damp

Play In Steering Rack

Power Steering Feed pipes Damp

Rear Brake Balance Poor

Rear Brakes Binding Slightly

Rear Coil Springs Corroding

Fail 3 Sep 2010 88,404 miles

Both Front & Rear Brake Discs Worn--Pads Very Low--RECOMMEND ATTENTION

Both Front Lower Suspension Arm Inner Bushes Perishing

Both Front Sill Lips Slightly Damaged

Both Front Tyres Getting Close To Legal Limit

Exhaust Corroding--Center Mount Broken

N/S Headlamp Beam Patten Poor

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

O/S/F Shock Absorber Damp

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play In Steering Rack

Power Steering Feed pipes Damp

Rear Brake Balance Poor

Rear Brakes Binding Slightly

Rear Coil Springs Corroding

Pass 2 Sep 2009 79,725 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 74,041 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 68,181 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 63,765 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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P240 MWC is a 1997 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P240 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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P240 MWC is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 28 February 1997.

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