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P435 JVN

1997 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,907 mi
Last recorded132,907 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2014
Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP435 JVN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2014 132,907 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 Nov 2014 132,907 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 125,103 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front seat belt stalk cover missing

Pass 2 Nov 2012 119,483 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

osr brake slight binding

Pass 19 Nov 2011 111,796 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 111,659 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

ADVISE AIR BAG LIGHT ON

Pass 2 Nov 2010 98,079 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 88,966 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 81,567 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 81,567 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre wearing low

rear brake pads look low

Pass 21 Nov 2007 70,544 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2007 69,343 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

intermittent fault on ignition switch

Pass 15 Jul 2006 56,035 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2005 48,755 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2005 48,755 miles

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

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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P435 JVN is a 1997 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P435 JVN, 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 P435 JVN registered?

P435 JVN is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 16 June 1997.

Is P435 JVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P435 JVN shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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