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P371 WDG

1997 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

144,223 mi
Last recorded144,223 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2016
Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP371 WDG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2016 144,223 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n\s flasher lense cracked

oil leak

Fail 30 Nov 2016 144,223 miles

oil leak

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n\s flasher lense cracked

Pass 27 Nov 2015 138,615 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Nov 2015 138,610 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2014 133,475 miles

n/s/r seatbelt frayed

o/s/r tyre on limit

oil leak

rear tyres low tread

Pass 26 Sep 2013 129,433 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Sep 2013 129,432 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2012 119,435 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 119,421 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 20 Jun 2011 113,828 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 103,498 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 97,242 miles

both front brake discs scored and worn.

missfire noted when idling.

o/s/f tyre worn very close to the legal limit 1.6 mm

slight play noted in front anti roll bar links and bushes.

Pass 16 May 2008 95,623 miles

front and rear brake discs scored and worn.

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edges.

slight oil leak noted.

Fail 15 May 2008 95,623 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

front and rear brake discs scored and worn.

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edges.

slight oil leak noted.

Pass 14 Jun 2007 92,796 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 92,794 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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P371 WDG is a 1997 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P371 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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P371 WDG is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 28 February 1997.

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