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P433 VAB

1997 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,959 mi
Last recorded142,959 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2017
Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP433 VAB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2017 142,959 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Nov 2017 142,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 133,611 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 120,979 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 109,502 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 97,576 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 88,355 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 82,230 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 82,192 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 81,110 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

advise wiper slow

Pass 21 Jul 2008 81,110 miles

advise wiper slow

Pass 18 Jul 2007 80,254 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 76,948 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 76,948 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2005 71,090 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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P433 VAB is a 1997 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P433 VAB, 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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What year was P433 VAB registered?

P433 VAB is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 2 January 1997.

Is P433 VAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P433 VAB shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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