MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
209,232 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Both front suspension inner bushes perished .
OS handbrake cable starting to stick
oil leak back of engine
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
oil leak back of engine
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
slight gearbox oil leak
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Slight gearbox oil leak
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front discs badly worn
Noise from behind timing belt cover - reqs investigating
Oil leaking from OS driveshaft seal
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake discs badly worn / rusted
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Front discs badly worn
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Noise from behind timing belt cover - reqs investigating
Oil leaking from OS driveshaft seal
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake discs badly worn / rusted
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front and rear brake discs pitted nad scord
nearside front inner plastic wheel arch loose
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
n/s front tyre worn on outer edge
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both rear brake discs starting to waste
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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P422 BFC is a 1997 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 P422 BFC, 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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P422 BFC is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 3 January 1997.
Is P422 BFC safe to buy?
The MOT history for P422 BFC shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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