MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,069 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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both rear wheel very slight buyding
slight oil leaks
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
both rear wheel very slight buyding
slight oil leaks
nearside front cv gaiter is perishing
offside rear wheel is binding slightly
Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
nearside front cv gaiter is perishing
offside rear wheel is binding slightly
Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.
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P453 TGU is a 1997 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 P453 TGU, 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 P453 TGU registered?
P453 TGU is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 2 June 1997.
Is P453 TGU safe to buy?
The MOT history for P453 TGU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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