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P345 FRC

1997 Audi A3

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

88,680 mi
Last recorded88,680 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP345 FRC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2016 88,680 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 88,680 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 88,571 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front brakes binding slightly

Pass 9 Jul 2014 88,556 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2013 88,465 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 88,465 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 85,095 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 85,038 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both front tyres scrubbed on inner edges - tracking check advised.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front number plate cracked.

Inner surface of front brake discs corroded.

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 80,379 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 76,862 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 73,349 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 69,819 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Nov 2005 66,844 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front tyre tread pattern worn low on inner edge

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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P345 FRC is a 1997 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 P345 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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What year was P345 FRC registered?

P345 FRC is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 7 January 1997.

Is P345 FRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P345 FRC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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