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P431 CPH

1997 Audi A3

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

129,479 mi
Last recorded129,479 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP431 CPH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 129,479 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 129,478 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm deformed inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 125,090 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 118,915 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 114,661 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 25 Jul 2013 110,643 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 106,417 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 101,314 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 97,630 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 96,927 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 93,471 miles

rear brake discs worn

Pass 15 Jul 2008 88,987 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 85,392 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 80,168 miles

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)

Fail 11 Jul 2006 80,168 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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P431 CPH is a 1997 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 P431 CPH, 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 P431 CPH registered?

P431 CPH is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is P431 CPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P431 CPH shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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