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P440 BAD

1997 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

122,504 mi
Last recorded122,504 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP440 BAD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 122,504 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.2.1 (f))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT & REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 120,550 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 May 2024 120,547 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure CLAMP BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 119,076 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 May 2023 119,076 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative BOTH SIDE (4.1.5 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2022 116,191 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2021 112,794 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2020 110,559 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2019 106,496 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 101,056 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2018 101,056 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2017 95,631 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 May 2017 95,631 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2016 90,595 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 84,910 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 27 May 2014 78,456 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 72,577 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 May 2013 72,577 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 May 2012 68,995 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

corrosion on exhaust

dampness around pas pipe

heavy age cracking on both front lower arm rear bushes

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

very heavy age cracking on both rear tyres,suspect will need replacement soon

wiper blades judder

Fail 21 May 2012 68,835 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

corrosion on exhaust

dampness around pas pipe

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

heavy age cracking on both front lower arm rear bushes

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

very heavy age cracking on both rear tyres,suspect will need replacement soon

wiper blades judder

Pass 26 Mar 2011 63,747 miles

advise front number plate cracked

advise o/s/f o/s/r tyres close to min limit

Pass 8 Apr 2010 58,220 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 53,772 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 51,176 miles

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

front number plate damaged

o/s/r tyre treads stepped

Pass 4 Apr 2007 48,094 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 44,007 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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P440 BAD is a 1997 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P440 BAD, 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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P440 BAD is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 14 March 1997.

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