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P240 TDS

1997 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

131,566 mi
Last recorded131,566 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2015
Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP240 TDS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2015 131,566 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Dec 2014 125,323 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 117,014 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Dec 2013 117,014 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 106,166 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 94,786 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2011 94,786 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 84,757 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 80,173 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 80,173 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Dec 2008 67,993 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 67,993 miles

Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Dec 2007 61,175 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2007 61,175 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2006 59,218 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 54,091 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 TDS is a 1997 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 TDS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P240 TDS registered?

P240 TDS is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is P240 TDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P240 TDS shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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