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P392 AAA

1997 Audi A3

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

206,148 mi
Last recorded206,148 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2019
Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP392 AAA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2019 206,148 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 195,959 miles

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

Offside Mirror housing loose

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Nov 2016 178,687 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play Rack end (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 173,428 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 164,388 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 154,505 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 143,057 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 137,670 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Oct 2011 137,670 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 129,730 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 120,325 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 112,088 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front and rear number plate poor

Pass 20 Sep 2007 99,776 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 87,205 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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P392 AAA is a 1997 Audi A3 in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 P392 AAA, 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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P392 AAA is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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