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P407 SKH

1997 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

123,015 mi
Last recorded123,015 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP407 SKH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2011 123,015 miles

N/S mirror glass cracked.

Fail 2 Mar 2011 123,015 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

N/S mirror glass cracked.

Fail 2 Sep 2009 14,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

The front and rear brake discs are in poor condition.

The near side front tyre is wearing low.

Pass 2 Sep 2009 14,267 miles

The front and rear brake discs are in poor condition.

The near side front tyre is wearing low.

Pass 5 Sep 2008 112,780 miles

The centre exhaust section showing signs of corrosion.

The front brake discs showing signs of wear.

The nearside front and offside front tyres showing signs of wear.

The offside rear back plate showing signs of corrosion.

Fail 3 Sep 2008 112,778 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

The centre exhaust section showing signs of corrosion.

The front brake discs showing signs of wear.

The nearside front and offside front tyres showing signs of wear.

The offside rear back plate showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 4 Sep 2007 109,471 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 109,471 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Handbrake effort at the off side rear is poor - brake service is recommended.

Pass 5 Sep 2006 100,172 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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P407 SKH is a 1997 Audi A3 in Blue 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 P407 SKH, 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

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What year was P407 SKH registered?

P407 SKH is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 2 January 1997.

Is P407 SKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P407 SKH 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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