MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,723 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
oil leak from engine
oil leak from gearbox
small crack in front number plate
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS
small crack in front no plate
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
oil leak from engine
oil leak from gearbox
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P402 HEC is a 1997 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 P402 HEC, 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 P402 HEC registered?
P402 HEC is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 25 May 1997.
Is P402 HEC safe to buy?
The MOT history for P402 HEC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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