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P38 NBF

1997 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,670 mi
Last recorded63,670 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP38 NBF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2009 63,670 miles

slight wear to offside front lower arm bush

Pass 15 May 2008 58,010 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 49,865 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 49,864 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2006 40,829 miles

slight play to anti roll bar

slight wear to front brake discs

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 NBF is a 1997 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P38 NBF, 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 P38 NBF registered?

P38 NBF is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P38 NBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P38 NBF shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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