MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,627 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
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)
front discs lipped
slight play steering u/j column
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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P43 FPM is a 1997 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 P43 FPM, 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 P43 FPM registered?
P43 FPM is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 5 June 1997.
Is P43 FPM safe to buy?
The MOT history for P43 FPM shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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