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P374 WGJ

1997 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,079 mi
Last recorded102,079 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP374 WGJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2011 102,079 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 22 Aug 2011 102,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 98,072 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 93,968 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 84,004 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 84,003 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 3 May 2007 77,678 miles

heat shield loose on cat

nearside front tyre side wall cut , no cords showing

slight leak nearside rear shock absorber

Pass 27 Apr 2006 70,264 miles

centre exhaust mount broken.

centre stopligt bulb 2nd bulb in from the left is not working.

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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P374 WGJ is a 1997 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P374 WGJ, 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 P374 WGJ registered?

P374 WGJ is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 16 May 1997.

Is P374 WGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P374 WGJ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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