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P369 VUB

1997 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

114,554 mi
Last recorded114,554 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP369 VUB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2013 114,554 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 104,910 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 96,162 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 95,473 miles

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

Coolant leak

Fail 29 Jun 2009 95,429 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Coolant leak

Pass 30 Nov 2007 92,028 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 83,190 miles

slight noise from off side front wheel bearing.

catallitic converter heat shield corroded and loose.

center exaust mounting corroded and weak.

off side track rod end boot split.

Fail 2 Dec 2006 83,185 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2005 73,099 miles

centre exhaust bracket becoming corroded and weak

near side front tyre at 2mm of tread only.

slight roughness in near side front wheel bearing

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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P369 VUB is a 1997 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P369 VUB, 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 P369 VUB registered?

P369 VUB is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 14 April 1997.

Is P369 VUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P369 VUB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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