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P377 YKS

1997 Audi A3

Yellow Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,437 mi
Last recorded112,437 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP377 YKS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2010 112,437 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 112,437 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

discs pitted

ign switch faulty

Pass 4 Jun 2009 108,894 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

lgnition switch faulty

Fail 3 Jun 2009 108,889 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

lgnition switch faulty

Pass 1 Jul 2008 103,238 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 93,349 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 80,530 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2005 69,387 miles

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

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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P377 YKS is a 1997 Audi A3 in Yellow with a 1,595cc 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 P377 YKS, 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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What year was P377 YKS registered?

P377 YKS is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 17 April 1997.

Is P377 YKS safe to buy?

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