MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
182,861 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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brakes ; front discs worn / corroded , may be weakened
brakes ; imbalance on front brakes , slightly restricted rotation o/s/f disc
brakes ; n/s/f pads worn thin
brakes ; o/s/r hose , ferrule corroded
drivers view ; screen damage zone A at limit , may expand
engine / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricted views
exhaust ; centre section deteriorated , minor leak at silencer
note ; A.B.S. warning lamp flahed on during test , suspect intermittent fault , recommend investigation
note ; under guard damaged & insecure
oil leak
steering ; slight play n/s outer track rod end
suspension ; both front lower arms rear bushes deteriorated
suspension ; slight play n/s/f lower arm ball joint
tyres ; o/s/r tread balding on inner edge
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
brakes ; n/s/f pads worn thin
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
brakes ; front discs worn / corroded , may be weakened
brakes ; imbalance on front brakes , slightly restricted rotation o/s/f disc
brakes ; o/s/r hose , ferrule corroded
drivers view ; screen damage zone A at limit , may expand
engine / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricted views
exhaust ; centre section deteriorated , minor leak at silencer
note ; A.B.S. warning lamp flahed on during test , suspect intermittent fault , recommend investigation
note ; under guard damaged & insecure
oil leak
steering ; slight play n/s outer track rod end
suspension ; both front lower arms rear bushes deteriorated
suspension ; slight play n/s/f lower arm ball joint
tyres ; o/s/r tread balding on inner edge
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Centre exhaust mounting bracket detached, rear exhaust bracket corroded
Gearbox very oily
Offside front tyre tread feathering on outer edge
Slight wear both front Brake discs
Stone chips to offside lower and Nearside central windscreen
nsr tyre side wall heavily perished and begining to split
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
coolant leak (radiator area)
front disks heavily pitted
nsr tyre side wall heavily perished and begining to split
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
RBT Front Brake Imbalance: 25% †Your vehicle has only just met the front brake imbalance requirements. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P385 PGP is a 1997 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 P385 PGP, 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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P385 PGP is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 10 January 1997.
Is P385 PGP safe to buy?
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