CarVerify

Free Car Check

P3 GJG

1997 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

77,961 mi
Last recorded77,961 miles
Recorded on13 May 2021
Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP3 GJG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 May 2021 77,961 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 77,539 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2020 77,539 miles

Central Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 76,697 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2019 76,697 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 75,747 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 75,747 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 9 May 2017 74,032 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 72,440 miles

Front exhaust clamp corroded away but exhaust not blowing

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 17 May 2016 72,440 miles

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

Direction indicators not working all (1.4.A.2c)

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front exhaust clamp corroded away but exhaust not blowing

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 16 May 2015 70,485 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 70,470 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 13 May 2014 68,403 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 66,462 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 16 May 2012 63,910 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 May 2012 63,910 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 61,394 miles

o/s/f tyre perished

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 18 May 2011 61,394 miles

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

o/s/f tyre perished

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 13 May 2010 58,108 miles

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

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

knock from steering

tyres cracked

Pass 22 Apr 2009 54,495 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 54,495 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 May 2008 51,806 miles

headlamp switch faulty.

headlamps and rear fog lamp sometimes not working.

steering noisy through steering wheel.

Pass 17 May 2007 47,833 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 44,892 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 44,892 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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
Full Audi A3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P3 GJG is a 1997 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 P3 GJG, 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

How do I check the history of P3 GJG?

You can check the full history of P3 GJG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P3 GJG registered?

P3 GJG is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 25 April 1997.

Is P3 GJG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P3 GJG shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P3 GJG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P3 GJG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.