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P456 EUD

1997 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

91,529 mi
Last recorded91,529 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP456 EUD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2016 91,529 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door (8.1.2a)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

gearbox has a slight oil leak

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

Fail 10 May 2016 91,529 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

gearbox has a slight oil leak

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 87,979 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 May 2014 84,805 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

engine has a slight oil leak

Pass 2 May 2013 81,228 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 May 2012 78,003 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 74,808 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 72,012 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 72,012 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 May 2009 68,291 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2009 68,291 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 7 May 2008 63,549 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 58,790 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front 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)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 May 2006 54,269 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 54,269 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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P456 EUD is a 1997 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P456 EUD, 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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P456 EUD is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 17 April 1997.

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