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P356 CCT

1997 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

117,887 mi
Last recorded117,887 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP356 CCT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2013 117,887 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 117,881 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge!!

rear discs corroded-recommend overhaul?

Pass 7 Mar 2012 116,357 miles

n/s mirror damaged

rear brake discs corroded and in poor condition

Fail 6 Mar 2012 115,351 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s mirror damaged

rear brake discs corroded and in poor condition

Pass 6 Sep 2010 112,679 miles

oil level low

rear exhaust mounting in need of attention

Fail 27 Aug 2010 112,662 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

oil level low

rear exhaust mounting in need of attention

Pass 24 Jun 2009 110,146 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 106,597 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 106,597 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 102,372 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 98,611 miles

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

coolant leaking

nail in tyre

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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P356 CCT is a 1997 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc 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 P356 CCT, 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 P356 CCT registered?

P356 CCT is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 27 January 1997.

Is P356 CCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P356 CCT shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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