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P373 DFJ

1997 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

224,141 mi
Last recorded224,141 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP373 DFJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2016 224,141 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Nearside rear pipe from flexi hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded Offside rear pipe from flexi hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Integral axle beam arms, nearside rear offside rear. (2.4.G.1)

Engine oil low, topped up 1ltr.

Nearside front steering track rod end worn, recommend replacement.

Offside front brake flexi hose deteriorating.

Rear brake discs corroded.

Rear brake flexi hoses ferules corroding.

Rear metal brake pipes to flexi hoses corroding.

Pass 7 Oct 2015 217,556 miles

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

Rear axle corroded.

Rear brake back plates corroded.

Rear brake pipes corroding.

Rear shock turrets corroding.

Fail 6 Oct 2015 217,556 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear axle corroded.

Rear brake back plates corroded.

Rear brake pipes corroding.

Rear shock turrets corroding.

Pass 10 Oct 2014 211,196 miles

rear beam axle corroding.

rear metal brake pipes corroding.

Fail 6 Oct 2014 211,196 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear beam axle corroding.

rear metal brake pipes corroding.

Pass 21 Oct 2013 204,811 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

coolant radiator damp

exhaust front pipe corroding

offside front and nearside rear tyres wearing on inner edge

rear axle corroding

slight bind on offside rear brake

Fail 21 Oct 2013 204,811 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

coolant radiator damp

exhaust front pipe corroding

offside front and nearside rear tyres wearing on inner edge

rear axle corroding

slight bind on offside rear brake

Pass 25 Oct 2012 197,750 miles

nearside front brake flexi hose starting to perish.

rear axle corroding.

rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode slightly.

Pass 27 Oct 2011 191,154 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

offside door sill dented

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2010 183,002 miles

rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode under coating.

Fail 27 Oct 2009 176,003 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre low.

Pass 27 Oct 2009 176,003 miles

nearside front tyre low.

Pass 21 Oct 2008 166,770 miles

nearside rear tyre on 1.6mm limit on edges.

offside rear tyre on 2mm on edges.

Pass 8 Oct 2007 158,859 miles

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

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

brake discs worn

Fail 8 Oct 2007 158,859 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

brake discs worn

Pass 14 Aug 2006

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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P373 DFJ is a 1997 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel 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 P373 DFJ, 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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P373 DFJ is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 7 May 1997.

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