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P268 EBW

1997 Audi A3

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

113,073 mi
Last recorded113,073 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP268 EBW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2011 113,073 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2011 113,066 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2010 106,251 miles

heat shield on cat insecure

tape applied to n/s /f bumper

Fail 7 Sep 2010 106,200 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

heat shield on cat insecure

tape applied to n/s /f bumper

Pass 7 Sep 2009 95,212 miles

Battery insecure

Front bumper insecure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

body work damage

exhaust heat shield loose

front bumper damaged on near side

near side front seat belt stalk incomplete but still working

off side rear tyre inner edge wear

oil level low on dipstick

one section of hi viz brake light not working

rear wiper missing

Fail 21 Aug 2009 95,139 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Battery insecure

Front bumper insecure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

body work damage

exhaust heat shield loose

front bumper damaged on near side

near side front seat belt stalk incomplete but still working

off side rear tyre inner edge wear

oil level low on dipstick

one section of hi viz brake light not working

rear wiper missing

Pass 22 Aug 2008 82,881 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 79,054 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 79,054 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Offside Front 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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P268 EBW is a 1997 Audi A3 in White with a 1,781cc 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 P268 EBW, 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 P268 EBW registered?

P268 EBW is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 27 February 1997.

Is P268 EBW safe to buy?

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