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P370 EFJ

1997 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP370 EFJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2017
Pass 3 Nov 2015

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

exhaust modified

suspension modified

Fail 30 Oct 2015

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

exhaust modified

suspension modified

Pass 3 Nov 2014 135,400 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

power steering pipes to rack corooding,brake pipes covered with grease,

Pass 8 Nov 2013 129,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Nov 2013 129,831 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 129,813 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 129,051 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 129,051 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 128,556 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 126,376 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 122,979 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 May 2007 114,156 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 May 2006 98,627 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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P370 EFJ is a 1997 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 P370 EFJ, 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 P370 EFJ registered?

P370 EFJ is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 7 June 1997.

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