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P340 XUG

1997 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

163,320 mi
Last recorded163,320 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP340 XUG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2012 163,320 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 159,077 miles

both front anti roll bar bushes worn

brake pipes slight corrosion

offside front trackrod end has play will need replacing

rear brake discs in poor condition

reart trailing arm bushes worn

Pass 9 Apr 2010 150,131 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 150,131 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 142,396 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 142,396 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2009 142,324 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

scrapping noise coming from offside front wheel

Pass 2 Jul 2008 135,286 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 133,819 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 23 May 2007 123,202 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 119,061 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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P340 XUG is a 1997 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P340 XUG, 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 P340 XUG registered?

P340 XUG is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 22 May 1997.

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