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P388 DCJ

1997 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

25,330 mi
Last recorded25,330 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP388 DCJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 17 Dec 2008 25,330 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 25,218 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 25,045 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 24,945 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (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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P388 DCJ is a 1997 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P388 DCJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P388 DCJ registered?

P388 DCJ is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 7 January 1997.

Is P388 DCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P388 DCJ shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P388 DCJ have outstanding finance?

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