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P42 SUC

1997 Audi A3

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,985 mi
Last recorded85,985 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2015
Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP42 SUC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2015 85,985 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2014 84,892 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2014 84,892 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2013 84,242 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Feb 2012 83,166 miles

Spare tyre defective

Oil leak

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

Pass 1 Feb 2012 83,166 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 8 Jan 2011 80,739 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 72,434 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 72,391 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 62,598 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 52,545 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 52,545 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s/r tyre cracking on outer wall

Pass 25 Jan 2006 46,129 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 46,129 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside rear tyre has two nails in tread

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 SUC is a 1997 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P42 SUC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P42 SUC registered?

P42 SUC is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 27 February 1997.

Is P42 SUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P42 SUC shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P42 SUC have outstanding finance?

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