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P362 OJN

1997 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

275,044 mi
Last recorded275,044 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP362 OJN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2016 275,044 miles

lift in both top shocker mounts

n/s/f tyre wear inner edge

o/s/f tyre split inside wall

oil leak

Fail 18 Apr 2016 275,044 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

lift in both top shocker mounts

n/s/f tyre wear inner edge

o/s/f tyre split inside wall

oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2015 275,044 miles

n/s seat belt fraying

n/s/f and o/s/f rack ends have slight play

n/s/f,o/s/f and n/s/r shockers damp

n/s/r brake binding

n/s/r tyre wear 2mm

o/s/f top shocker mount has slight lift

o/s/r tyre wear inner and outer edges

oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2014 258,005 miles

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

corrosion & grease on rear of main brake pipes

eye level stop light

oil leak on engine

wear on o/s/f top shocker mounting

Fail 24 Apr 2014 258,002 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

corrosion & grease on rear of main brake pipes

eye level stop light

oil leak on engine

wear on o/s/f top shocker mounting

Pass 27 Apr 2013 204,105 miles

oil leak on engine

Pass 23 Apr 2012 232,982 miles

oil leak on engine

Pass 21 Apr 2011 220,077 miles

3 segments not working eye level stop light

front and back brake disc's corrosion

front indicators fading

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres borderline

oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2010 208,420 miles

air bag light on

front indicatorsfading

oil leak on engine

wear in both front top shocker mounting

wear in steering rack

Fail 22 Apr 2010 208,420 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

air bag light on

front indicatorsfading

oil leak on engine

wear in both front top shocker mounting

wear in steering rack

Fail 28 Apr 2009 196,661 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

security of front bumper

Pass 28 Apr 2009 196,661 miles

security of front bumper

Pass 11 Apr 2008 184,587 miles

c.v.joint noise

corrosion on o/s/r brake pipe

n/s/f wishbone rear bushes splitting borderline

power steering pipe damp borderline

uneven wear on front tyres n/s just legal

Pass 27 Apr 2007 178,460 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 174,286 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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P362 OJN is a 1997 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P362 OJN, 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 P362 OJN registered?

P362 OJN is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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