MOT Status
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
parking brake light flashing
stone chips in windscreen
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P434 PRE is a 1997 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 P434 PRE, 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 P434 PRE registered?
P434 PRE is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 17 January 1997.
Is P434 PRE safe to buy?
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