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P422 BFC

1997 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

209,232 mi
Last recorded209,232 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2016
Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP422 BFC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2016 209,232 miles

Both front suspension inner bushes perished .

OS handbrake cable starting to stick

oil leak back of engine

Fail 16 Mar 2016 209,232 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 199,927 miles

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

Oil leak

slight gearbox oil leak

Fail 4 Jun 2014 199,915 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2013 185,259 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2013 185,259 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 May 2012 175,955 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2012 175,955 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 161,544 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 146,096 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 146,096 miles

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)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 135,187 miles

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

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 27 Nov 2007 125,255 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 125,255 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 108,692 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2005 95,398 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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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.

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