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P417 KHE

1997 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

146,420 mi
Last recorded146,420 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP417 KHE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2013 146,420 miles

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

Oil leak

battery insecure

Fail 1 Feb 2013 146,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Oil leak

battery insecure

Fail 4 Oct 2012 146,355 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2011 142,787 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 139,223 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

rear disces corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2010 139,223 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

rear disces corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2009 130,847 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 3 Aug 2009 130,847 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 121,617 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 113,600 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 95,657 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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P417 KHE is a 1997 Audi A3 in Blue 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 P417 KHE, 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 P417 KHE registered?

P417 KHE is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 3 January 1997.

Is P417 KHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P417 KHE 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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