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P373 SUC

1997 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,614 mi
Last recorded95,614 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP373 SUC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 95,614 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 89,174 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 89,174 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 83,903 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 77,477 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)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 72,482 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)

Fail 23 Apr 2012 66,027 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 66,027 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 59,906 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 53,533 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 53,533 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 46,602 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 44,716 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 42,452 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 39,946 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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P373 SUC is a 1997 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P373 SUC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P373 SUC registered?

P373 SUC is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 21 April 1997.

Is P373 SUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P373 SUC shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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