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P379 REX

1997 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

136,277 mi
Last recorded136,277 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP379 REX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2013 136,277 miles

Both front disc's lipped & worn

Both head light beam images poor

Brake fluid level on min limit!

Engine oil leaks

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

Nearside front tyre worn (heavy) on edges & tread worn to 1.6 limit

Nearside rear tyre worn (heavy) on edges & tread worn to 1.6 limit

Offside front tyre worn (heavy) on edges

Offside rear tyre worn (heavy) on inner edges

Fail 4 Jul 2013 136,273 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both front disc's lipped & worn

Both head light beam images poor

Brake fluid level on min limit!

Engine oil leaks

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

Nearside front tyre worn (heavy) on edges & tread worn to 1.6 limit

Nearside rear tyre worn (heavy) on edges & tread worn to 1.6 limit

Offside front tyre worn (heavy) on edges

Offside rear tyre worn (heavy) on inner edges

Pass 12 Jul 2012 133,291 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre tread cut

Pass 13 Jul 2011 128,983 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 117,577 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 117,564 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

powersteering pipe insecure above gearbox

Pass 1 Jun 2009 106,564 miles

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

Oil leak

chips to windscreen

Fail 27 May 2009 106,385 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 100,354 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear number plate slightly damaged

Fail 5 Jun 2008 100,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

rear number plate slightly damaged

Pass 1 Jun 2007 94,564 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both number plates deterating

both rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 1 Jun 2007 94,564 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both number plates deterating

both rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 2 Jun 2006 88,182 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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P379 REX is a 1997 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P379 REX, 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 P379 REX registered?

P379 REX is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 21 February 1997.

Is P379 REX safe to buy?

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