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P42 FPM

1997 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

201,385 mi
Last recorded201,385 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2022
Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP42 FPM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2022 201,385 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2022 201,385 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2016 200,396 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 197,876 miles

Front Anti roll bar missing

Horn weak

Oil leak

Fail 19 Sep 2015 197,859 miles

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

Front Anti roll bar missing

Horn weak

Oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2014 192,797 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 185,691 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 183,696 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 181,066 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brakes evidence of overheating but no bind on roller test

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 11 Jul 2011 181,066 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brakes evidence of overheating but no bind on roller test

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 28 Jul 2010 178,872 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 178,872 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 175,743 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 175,743 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 3 Jun 2008 170,870 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 170,870 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 165,144 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 165,144 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 160,843 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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P42 FPM is a 1997 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 P42 FPM, 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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P42 FPM is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 31 May 1997.

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