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P263 GPF

1997 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

126,076 mi
Last recorded126,076 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP263 GPF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 126,076 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 1 Sep 2025 125,946 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 118,172 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 110,564 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 104,323 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Centre exhaust mounting broken off but exhaust system still adequately supported. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 104,196 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Centre exhaust mounting broken off but exhaust system still adequately supported. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 99,061 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 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 99,007 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 18 Dec 2018 99,007 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 98,634 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 98,184 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inside edges rusty (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Dec 2015 97,030 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both front tyres wearing low

Fail 17 Dec 2015 97,028 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both front tyres wearing low

Fail 8 Dec 2015 96,966 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 3 Dec 2014 95,505 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2014 95,505 miles

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

Oil leak

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2013 93,556 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 91,662 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

both rear brakes binding on slighty

Pass 15 Dec 2011 88,557 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 84,627 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 81,189 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 77,088 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

offside rear tyre wall cracking

rear exhaust section rusting

stone chips in windscreen

vehicle fitted with plastic under trays

Pass 21 Dec 2007 71,902 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear tyre wearing low

some play in both sides front top suspension mountings

Pass 29 Dec 2006 68,307 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both sides front brake discs worn and rusted to excess

both sides front brake pads wearing low

both sides rear brake pads worn to excess and there limit

Pass 28 Dec 2005 61,518 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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P263 GPF is a 1997 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 P263 GPF, 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 P263 GPF registered?

P263 GPF is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 10 January 1997.

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The MOT history for P263 GPF shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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