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P243 WGK

1997 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,945 mi
Last recorded82,945 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2021
Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP243 WGK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2021 82,945 miles

Both front inner brake discs rusty

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes perishing and de-bonding

Both rear brake back plate corroded

Both rear suspension springs corroding

Centre exhaust clamps corroded and leaking slightly

Covers impede parts of the inspection

Front number plate slight loose

Had play in both front top suspension mountings

N/S/F tyre worn on both edges

N/S/R tyre heavily perishing

O/S/F inner cv boot weeping

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

Parking brake lever slightly long travel

Slight play in steering wheel

Some parts of vehicle generally rusty/corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2021 82,945 miles

Both front inner brake discs rusty

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes perishing and de-bonding

Both rear brake back plate corroded

Both rear suspension springs corroding

Centre exhaust clamps corroded and leaking slightly

Covers impede parts of the inspection

Front number plate slight loose

Had play in both front top suspension mountings

N/S/F tyre worn on both edges

N/S/R tyre heavily perishing

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

O/S/F inner cv boot weeping

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever slightly long travel

Slight play in steering wheel

Some parts of vehicle generally rusty/corroded

Pass 11 May 2020 82,286 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2019 80,662 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2018 79,065 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2017 74,571 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 72,866 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2015 69,559 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 66,252 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 61,274 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 55,302 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 49,617 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 42,572 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 42,572 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 33,523 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2009 33,519 miles

Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 25,582 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 May 2007 22,112 miles

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

front wipers smearing a bit

Pass 8 May 2007 22,112 miles

front wipers smearing a bit

Pass 25 May 2006 16,101 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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P243 WGK is a 1997 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P243 WGK, 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 P243 WGK registered?

P243 WGK is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 20 June 1997.

Is P243 WGK safe to buy?

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