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P461 EJB

1997 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

139,505 mi
Last recorded139,505 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP461 EJB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2015 139,505 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 135,347 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2014 135,347 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2013 126,547 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 121,549 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 May 2011 114,665 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 105,774 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 99,524 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 May 2009 99,524 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 95,712 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

centre exhaust mounting may soon require attention.

front brake disc,s corroding on inside face.

one high level stop lamp bulb not working.

rear brake disc,s corroding.

bonnet safty catch seized.

Pass 5 Feb 2007 89,449 miles

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

bonnet safety catch seized.

centre exhaust mounting may soon require attention.

off side rear brake pad anti rattle spring not fitted correct.

Pass 31 Jan 2006 84,254 miles

front number plate cracked

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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P461 EJB is a 1997 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P461 EJB, 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 P461 EJB registered?

P461 EJB is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 2 January 1997.

Is P461 EJB safe to buy?

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