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P386 CWN

1997 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

128,256 mi
Last recorded128,256 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP386 CWN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Apr 2011 128,256 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 14 Feb 2011 128,244 miles

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

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 124,504 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 124,504 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 118,790 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 111,825 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 104,167 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 104,167 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 94,016 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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P386 CWN is a 1997 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P386 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 P386 CWN registered?

P386 CWN is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 23 January 1997.

Is P386 CWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P386 CWN shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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