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P248 KHJ

1997 Audi A3

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

141,447 mi
Last recorded141,447 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP248 KHJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018 141,447 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 134,980 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 134,872 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 127,142 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 124,448 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jan 2015 124,448 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 120,717 miles

exhaust corroded

inner surfaces of all brake discs pitted

play in front anti roll bar d bushes

rear no plate deteriorated

Pass 7 Jan 2013 116,669 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front discs pitted on inner surfaces

knocking from steering

rear coil springs corroded

slight judder from front brakes

slight play in o/s steering tie rod/rack

Pass 13 Jan 2012 112,964 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

inner surface of front discs slightly scored and pitted

knocking from steering when rocked

rear coil springs corroded

rear tyres on 3mm on edges

slight judder from front brakes on RBT

slight play in o/s steering tie rod

Fail 12 Jan 2012 112,964 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

inner surface of front discs slightly scored and pitted

knocking from steering when rocked

rear coil springs corroded

rear tyres on 3mm on edges

slight judder from front brakes on RBT

slight play in o/s steering tie rod

Pass 7 Jan 2011 108,931 miles

play in front top shock mounts

rear no plate starting to disfigure

Fail 7 Jan 2011 108,931 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

play in front top shock mounts

rear no plate starting to disfigure

Pass 11 Jan 2010 104,810 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

cat. heat shield loose

n/s handbrake cable slightly insecure

n/s/r tyre shoulder deteriorated and on 3mm

rear number plate starting to delaminate

slight knocking from steering column when rocked

slight play in steering arm inner joints

Fail 11 Jan 2010 104,810 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

cat. heat shield loose

inner surface of front discs pitted

n/s handbrake cable slightly insecure

n/s/r tyre shoulder deteriorated and on 3mm

rear number plate starting to delaminate

slight knocking from steering column when rocked

slight play in steering arm inner joints

Fail 13 Jan 2009 101,049 miles

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

centre exhaust joint corroded

mist of oil around nearside steering rack gaitor

nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm on outer edge and slightly out of shape

oil leak on engine

rear discs slightly lipped and scored

Pass 13 Jan 2009 101,049 miles

centre exhaust joint corroded

mist of oil around nearside steering rack gaitor

nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm on outer edge and slightly out of shape

oil leak on engine

rear discs slightly lipped and scored

Pass 14 Jan 2008 96,772 miles

Both front indicators starting to loose amber colour.

Pass 16 Jan 2007 91,810 miles

exhaust system corroded

front and rear discs starting to pitt

rear number plate starting to discolouring

Pass 20 Dec 2005 86,448 miles

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

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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P248 KHJ is a 1997 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 P248 KHJ, 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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P248 KHJ is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 20 January 1997.

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