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P427 GHC

1997 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

233,889 mi
Last recorded233,889 miles
Recorded on22 May 2015
Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP427 GHC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 May 2015 233,889 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front windscreen wipers starting to smear

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside rear tyre is damaged on outer sidewall but not exposing ply or cords

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2014 226,401 miles

Both rear tyres are worn slightly on inner edges, worn slightly out of shape, nearside rear is on 2mm of tread and offside rear is on 2.8mm of tread

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front exhaust section slightly deteriorated and centre mounting missing

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate slightly

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 May 2013 218,012 miles

Offside rear body panel damaged

Oil leak

Both rear tyres are worn slightly on inner edges and nearside rear also damaged on outer sidewall but not exposing cords

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre exhaust mounting broken and front section slightly deteriorated

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 14 May 2012 195,782 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 11 May 2012 195,329 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 24 May 2011 167,328 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 167,328 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2010 143,200 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2009 125,667 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 107,027 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 101,231 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 91,216 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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P427 GHC is a 1997 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P427 GHC, 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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P427 GHC is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 1 June 1997.

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