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P383 CWN

1997 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

143,242 mi
Last recorded143,242 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2015
Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP383 CWN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2015 143,242 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Nov 2015 143,242 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 133,225 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Nov 2014 133,225 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 127,553 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 124,930 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

fuel tank straps slightly corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2011 117,005 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake discs slightly pitted

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2010 111,421 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 111,421 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 104,751 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear number plate slightly deterioated

Pass 21 Oct 2008 96,692 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 88,326 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 81,616 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 81,616 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2005 75,061 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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P383 CWN is a 1997 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 P383 CWN, 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 P383 CWN registered?

P383 CWN is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P383 CWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P383 CWN shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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