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P445 MKW

1997 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

170,251 mi
Last recorded170,251 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2018
Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP445 MKW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2018 170,251 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 164,569 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 155,325 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

centre exhaust mounting broken

damage to both outer sills

damage to n/s rear wheel arch

front suspension springs rusty

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 28 Jun 2016 155,325 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

centre exhaust mounting broken

damage to both outer sills

damage to n/s rear wheel arch

front suspension springs rusty

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 26 Jun 2015 146,273 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust mounting broken, system still supported

damage to n/s rear wheel arch

damage to outer sills

front springs getting rusty

rear brake pipes getting rusty

Fail 21 May 2015 146,029 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust mounting broken, system still supported

damage to n/s rear wheel arch

damage to outer sills

front brake hoses perishing

o/s rear and both front suspension springs rusty

rear brake pipes getting rusty

spare tyre in poor condition

Pass 6 Aug 2014 141,042 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

STRONGLY ADVISE o/s front lower suspension arm inner rear bush deteriorated + o/s front lower swivel has slight play

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

check front brakes for imbalance and slight judder

damage to sills joining floor panels

n/s rear brake binding

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

slight damage to n/s rear wheel arch

slight wear/rust on brake discs

suspension springs getting rusty

Fail 6 Aug 2014 141,042 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

STRONGLY ADVISE o/s front lower suspension arm inner rear bush deteriorated + o/s front lower swivel has slight play

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

check front brakes for imbalance and slight judder

damage to sills joining floor panels

n/s rear brake binding

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

slight damage to n/s rear wheel arch

slight wear/rust on brake discs

suspension springs getting rusty

Pass 5 Aug 2013 133,310 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear tyres wearing close to wear markers + low on edges

centre exhaust mounting deteriorating

check front and rear brake operation

o/s front lower suspension arm innner rear bush perishing

servo pipe deteriorating

suspension springs getting rusty

wear/rust on brake discs

Pass 6 Aug 2012 123,801 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 113,947 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 97,718 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear disk slightly starting to rust

Fail 30 Nov 2010 97,718 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear disk slightly starting to rust

Pass 12 Mar 2010 98,676 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 98,676 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

sticker on windscreen mounted behind rear view mirror not seriously effecting drivers view of the road

offside front tyre worn to the legal limit of 1.6mm

offside rear tyre inner edge devoid of tread

Pass 25 Mar 2009 91,893 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2008 84,609 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 84,609 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Mar 2007

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 70,865 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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P445 MKW is a 1997 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P445 MKW, 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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P445 MKW is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 26 March 1997.

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