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P366 ORF

1997 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

126,547 mi
Last recorded126,547 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2008
Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP366 ORF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2008 126,547 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 126,547 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 117,398 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 117,394 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2005 104,757 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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P366 ORF is a 1997 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P366 ORF, 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 P366 ORF registered?

P366 ORF is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 25 March 1997.

Is P366 ORF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P366 ORF shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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