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P449 CPH

1997 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,580 mi
Last recorded76,580 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP449 CPH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 76,580 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 75,477 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 74,034 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 74,034 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 72,574 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 70,340 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 69,248 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 67,334 miles

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Mar 2019 67,334 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 64,912 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 62,553 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 59,181 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 56,279 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 56,279 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 53,638 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 51,330 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 51,330 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 48,954 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 46,553 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 44,795 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 42,384 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 40,014 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 37,108 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 34,284 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 34,281 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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P449 CPH is a 1997 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 P449 CPH, 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 P449 CPH registered?

P449 CPH is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 24 January 1997.

Is P449 CPH safe to buy?

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