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P371 XUG

1997 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

115,045 mi
Last recorded115,045 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP371 XUG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2009 115,045 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

oil leak / play to o/s/f top strut mount

Fail 3 Nov 2008 112,581 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

O/S+N/S HEADLIGHT PATTERN POOR.DAMAGE O/S/F INDICATOR LENS.GENERAL PLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION.EXHAUST BRACKET WELDS BROKEN.RACK WORN.F BRAKE DISCS WORN/CORRODED-BALANCE POOR.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 112,581 miles

O/S+N/S HEADLIGHT PATTERN POOR.DAMAGE O/S/F INDICATOR LENS.GENERAL PLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION.EXHAUST BRACKET WELDS BROKEN.RACK WORN.F BRAKE DISCS WORN/CORRODED-BALANCE POOR.

Pass 25 Oct 2007 104,933 miles

DAMAGE O/S/F TYRE WALL UNDERSHIELDS DISPLACED/INSECURE GENERAL PLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION-O/S/F+N/S/F STRUT TOP MOUNT WORN SILLS DAMAGED

Fail 25 Oct 2007 104,933 miles

DAMAGE O/S/F TYRE WALL UNDERSHIELDS DISPLACED/INSECURE GENERAL PLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION-O/S/F+N/S/F STRUT TOP MOUNT WORN SILLS DAMAGED

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 99,532 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 99,532 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

CONDENSATION O/S/R LIGHT CLUSTER RACK WORN O/S/F+N/S/F STRUT TOP MOUNT WORN R PADS CLOSE LIMIT GENERAL WEAR STEERING/SUSPENSION

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 XUG is a 1997 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XUG, 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 XUG is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 25 June 1997.

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