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P338 OLY

1997 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

121,841 mi
Last recorded121,841 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2018
Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP338 OLY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2018 121,841 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 113,590 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 106,345 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 105,290 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 104,838 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 104,836 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 104,371 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 104,359 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 101,933 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 99,189 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 95,244 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 91,567 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 87,264 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 82,734 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 82,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2006 78,352 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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P338 OLY is a 1997 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 P338 OLY, 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 P338 OLY registered?

P338 OLY is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 13 May 1997.

Is P338 OLY safe to buy?

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