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P38 SUC

1997 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

106,933 mi
Last recorded106,933 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP38 SUC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2010 106,933 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON / DAMAGE TO O/S HEADLIGHT LENS / DAMAGE TO OUTTER SILLS / N/S/F BRAKE PAD LOW / LAMBDA WIRE INSUCURE / O/S/R TYRE 2,2MM / OIL LEAK

Fail 2 Dec 2010 106,993 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

AIR BAG LIGHT ON / DAMAGE TO O/S HEADLIGHT LENS / DAMAGE TO OUTTER SILLS / N/S/F BRAKE PAD LOW / LAMBDA WIRE INSUCURE / O/S/R TYRE 2,2MM / OIL LEAK

Pass 6 Oct 2009 103,607 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear tyre starting to split and perish

Fail 6 Oct 2009 103,607 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear tyre starting to split and perish

Pass 11 Nov 2008 97,800 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 90,017 miles

slight bind all 4 wheels

Fail 26 Nov 2007 89,992 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

slight bind all 4 wheels

Fail 23 Oct 2007 89,873 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside rear tyre perrished

Pass 26 Oct 2006 84,232 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 SUC 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 P38 SUC, 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 SUC registered?

P38 SUC is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P38 SUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P38 SUC 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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