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P339 FRC

1997 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

130,994 mi
Last recorded130,994 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2017
Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP339 FRC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2017 130,994 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Ignition switch worn, and requires replacing

Fail 28 Oct 2017 130,994 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre tread on legal limit

Ignition switch worn, and requires replacing

Pass 28 Oct 2016 121,465 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 115,191 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

clutch is worn.

ignition barrel does not self centre.

Fail 29 Oct 2015 115,191 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

clutch is worn.

ignition barrel does not self centre.

Fail 20 Oct 2015 115,168 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 113,512 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2014 113,484 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 111,855 miles

oil fouling on the gearbox

Pass 8 Aug 2012 110,011 miles

ignition barrel worn

o/s mirror assy damaged

Fail 8 Aug 2012 110,011 miles

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

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

ignition barrel worn

o/s mirror assy damaged

Pass 6 Aug 2011 109,489 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s/r lower body trim missing

o/s/f mirror assy damaged

vehicle has a worn ignition barrel causing electrical faults

Fail 5 Aug 2011 109,489 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

drivers seat belt trim adrift

n/s/r lower body trim missing

o/s/f mirror assy damaged

rear wiper split

vehicle has a worn ignition barrel causing electrical faults

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Jun 2010 108,482 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 108,482 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2009 107,014 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Dec 2008 107,014 miles

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2007 106,123 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 106,123 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2006 104,495 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 104,495 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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P339 FRC is a 1997 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 P339 FRC, 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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P339 FRC is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 4 April 1997.

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