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P255 VHR

1997 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

132,451 mi
Last recorded132,451 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP255 VHR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2014 132,451 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside rear tyre perishing on inner sidewall

Pass 7 Feb 2013 127,111 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both rear tyres side wall cracked

Pass 16 Feb 2012 124,762 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 124,761 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 122,606 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 119,382 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 114,019 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 109,213 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 104,701 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 104,675 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 87,581 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P255 VHR is a 1997 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P255 VHR, 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 P255 VHR registered?

P255 VHR is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 6 June 1997.

Is P255 VHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P255 VHR shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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