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P380 XFV

1997 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

201,484 mi
Last recorded201,484 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP380 XFV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2012 201,484 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

centre stop lamp has a bulb out

cut in n/s front tyre on outer wall not through to cords

Fail 3 Apr 2012 201,484 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

centre stop lamp has a bulb out

cut in n/s front tyre on outer wall not through to cords

Pass 10 Feb 2011 193,593 miles

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

offside front flasher lens missing

Fail 7 Feb 2011 193,593 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

offside front flasher lens missing

Pass 17 Feb 2010 190,050 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 190,047 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 181,545 miles

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

ignition switch faulty

Pass 15 Jan 2008 173,425 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 165,151 miles

n/s/rear tyre damage to sidewall

o/s/front inner drive shaft boot torn & leaking grease

o/s/front tyre damage to sidewall

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jan 2007 165,151 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/rear tyre damage to sidewall

o/s/front inner drive shaft boot torn & leaking grease

o/s/front tyre damage to sidewall

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2006 157,676 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

oil leak

Fail 13 Jan 2006 157,561 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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P380 XFV is a 1997 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P380 XFV, 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 P380 XFV registered?

P380 XFV is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 8 April 1997.

Is P380 XFV safe to buy?

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