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P347 JOL

1997 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,477 mi
Last recorded144,477 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2016
Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP347 JOL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2016 144,477 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement body mountings (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs deteriorated

inner edge o/s/f tyre wearing

Fail 12 Dec 2016 144,470 miles

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement body mountings (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs deteriorated

inner edge o/s/f tyre wearing

Pass 30 Nov 2015 141,975 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 134,336 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 125,253 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 125,055 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 117,035 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 116,922 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 107,989 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 107,989 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

slight bind on n/s/r wheel

Pass 19 Nov 2010 99,471 miles

brake pipes corroding, inc ferrules

Pass 21 Nov 2009 89,058 miles

slight play in o/s steering rack

Pass 28 Nov 2008 78,901 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 67,370 miles

heatsheild insecure

Pass 8 Dec 2006 57,712 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 53,247 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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P347 JOL is a 1997 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P347 JOL, 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 P347 JOL registered?

P347 JOL is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 23 June 1997.

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