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P437 BFH

1997 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

171,078 mi
Last recorded171,078 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP437 BFH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2010 171,078 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 157,119 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 157,118 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 141,904 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 126,040 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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P437 BFH is a 1997 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 P437 BFH, 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 P437 BFH registered?

P437 BFH is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 17 June 1997.

Is P437 BFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P437 BFH shows 5 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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