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P27 MJN

1997 Audi A3

Gold Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

120,890 mi
Last recorded120,890 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP27 MJN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2010 120,890 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Feb 2010 120,876 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 111,630 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 106,388 miles

poor hooter output

Fail 13 Mar 2008 106,388 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

poor hooter output

Pass 8 Feb 2007 98,005 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 87,302 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006

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

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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P27 MJN is a 1997 Audi A3 in Gold with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P27 MJN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P27 MJN registered?

P27 MJN is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 20 January 1997.

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