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P404 GRD

1997 Audi A3

Gold Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

125,264 mi
Last recorded125,264 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2017
Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP404 GRD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2017 125,264 miles

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

Oil leak under the engine. ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both side. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 121,900 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Oct 2015 121,899 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

cooling system leaking

Pass 2 Oct 2014 114,248 miles

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

evedence of a coolant leak from thermostat housing area

Fail 2 Oct 2014 114,248 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine oil leak from the oil filter area

evedence of a coolant leak from thermostat housing area

Pass 7 Oct 2013 107,235 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust weak

Pass 16 Oct 2012 97,742 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 94,188 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 93,330 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 7 Oct 2010 93,330 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 91,272 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 88,535 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 85,881 miles

Front tyre treads wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Apr 2006 81,296 miles

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

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

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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P404 GRD is a 1997 Audi A3 in Gold with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 P404 GRD, 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 P404 GRD registered?

P404 GRD is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 24 April 1997.

Is P404 GRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P404 GRD shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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