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P366 WDG

1997 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,596 mi
Last recorded114,596 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP366 WDG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 114,596 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 25 Jul 2017 114,595 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Jul 2016 106,705 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 100,383 miles

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame 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 14 Jul 2014 95,825 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 93,322 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 91,829 miles

offside front exterior door handle stiff

Fail 24 Jul 2012 91,829 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

offside front exterior door handle stiff

Pass 11 Jul 2011 89,424 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 87,125 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 87,125 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 84,182 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 82,309 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 80,114 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 76,890 miles

exhaust corroding

front brake discs wearing

play in steering rack

scuff marks on front windscreen

slight brake bind on o/s/rear wheel

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 WDG is a 1997 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P366 WDG, 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 WDG registered?

P366 WDG is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 1 February 1997.

Is P366 WDG safe to buy?

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