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P245 SMJ

1997 Audi A3

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

126,092 mi
Last recorded126,092 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP245 SMJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2009 126,092 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 126,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 117,571 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2008 62,843 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Feb 2008 62,843 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 100,008 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 100,008 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 91,599 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 91,592 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P245 SMJ is a 1997 Audi A3 in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P245 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 P245 SMJ registered?

P245 SMJ is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 15 March 1997.

Is P245 SMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P245 SMJ shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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