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P308 LTW

1997 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

73,886 mi
Last recorded73,886 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP308 LTW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 73,886 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 70,831 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 63,744 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 61,642 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 61,635 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 59,589 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 57,024 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 53,691 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 50,829 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 46,814 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2011 46,727 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

rear brake discs and pads worn

Pass 30 Mar 2010 43,936 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 40,218 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 38,534 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 36,707 miles

inner and outer edges of o/s/f brake disc in poor condition.

Pass 10 Mar 2006 35,252 miles

front brake discs poor condition on inner edges

o/s/r brake slightly binding .

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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P308 LTW is a 1997 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 P308 LTW, 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 P308 LTW registered?

P308 LTW is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 21 February 1997.

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