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P443 SJD

1997 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

155,787 mi
Last recorded155,787 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2015
Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP443 SJD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2015 155,787 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2015 155,787 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 143,358 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 129,906 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 117,255 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front brake discs worn lipped corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2011 117,255 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front brake discs worn lipped corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2010 115,768 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs worn corroded

offside front tyre wearing close to wear bands

Pass 18 Dec 2009 113,712 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 16 Dec 2009 113,709 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 110,985 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 106,124 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 106,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 100,879 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 100,879 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 97,407 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 97,407 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P443 SJD is a 1997 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P443 SJD, 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 P443 SJD registered?

P443 SJD is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 25 March 1997.

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