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P344 YHB

1997 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2009
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

126,661 mi
Last recorded126,661 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP344 YHB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 16 Dec 2008 126,661 miles

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

off-side headlamp lense cracked but is secure and does not affect beam pattern.

Pass 24 Nov 2007 110,021 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 95,777 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2005 82,292 miles

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

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

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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P344 YHB is a 1997 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 P344 YHB, 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

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What year was P344 YHB registered?

P344 YHB is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P344 YHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P344 YHB shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P344 YHB have outstanding finance?

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