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P343 RYU

1997 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

131,149 mi
Last recorded131,149 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP343 RYU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 17 Mar 2012 131,149 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 125,318 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 119,118 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 110,717 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 103,460 miles

rear number plate cracked

Pass 13 Mar 2007 95,300 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 87,191 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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P343 RYU is a 1997 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P343 RYU, 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

How do I check the history of P343 RYU?

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What year was P343 RYU registered?

P343 RYU is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 29 January 1997.

Is P343 RYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P343 RYU shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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