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P38 ENT

1997 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

115,630 mi
Last recorded115,630 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2023
Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP38 ENT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2023 115,630 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 114,685 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 98,876 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 87,919 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 87,907 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 84,856 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs scored and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Ignition switch has defect but operational

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded N/S/R coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/F lower arm rear bush deteriorated but no play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded O/S/R coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear number plate warped but not likely to be misread

Fail 9 Mar 2020 84,853 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim not tested Both front head lights (4.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs scored and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded N/S/R coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/F lower arm rear bush deteriorated but no play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded O/S/R coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear number plate warped but not likely to be misread

Pass 4 Mar 2019 76,574 miles

anti-roll bar D bushes are worn

front tyres are getting low on tread

handbrake lever mod!

os window motor inop

osf brake disc is corroded

slight movement in both strut tops

rear tyres are out of shape

Fail 1 Mar 2019 76,574 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Stop lamp(s) not working none are working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

anti-roll bar D bushes are worn

front tyres are getting low on tread

os window motor inop

osf brake disc is corroded

slight movement in both strut tops

rear tyres are out of shape

Pass 23 Feb 2018 72,929 miles

rear number plate is warped

Fail 23 Feb 2018 72,929 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

rear number plate is warped

Fail 13 Feb 2018 72,746 miles

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

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

Stop lamp not working Both (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both Front Tyres 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both Rear 3mm Also Worn Outer Wall (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 65,508 miles

front tyres are getting low on tread ! and the osr is out of shape

Pass 1 Feb 2016 60,027 miles

Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear TYRES CRACKING OUTER EDGE NO CORD SHOWING

Fail 1 Feb 2016 60,027 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear TYRES CRACKING OUTER EDGE NO CORD SHOWING

Pass 8 May 2014 45,301 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 43,877 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 May 2013 43,877 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2012 101,006 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 42,835 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 41,872 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 40,581 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 39,102 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 37,465 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 May 2007 37,465 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2006 34,727 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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P38 ENT is a 1997 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 1997 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 108,500 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 P38 ENT, 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 P38 ENT registered?

P38 ENT is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 5 June 1997.

Is P38 ENT safe to buy?

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