MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,616 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
WATER LEAK POSS THERMOSAT HOUSING
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front number plate damaged
rear pads getting low both rear brake discs wearing and scored
both rear shock absorbors slight misting of oil
front number plate poor condition
offside front lower arm bush perishing
slight play in nearside lower ball joint
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
both rear shock absorbors slight misting of oil
front number plate poor condition
offside front lower arm bush perishing
slight play in nearside lower ball joint
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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P462 UGW is a 1997 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 P462 UGW, 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 P462 UGW registered?
P462 UGW is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 20 March 1997.
Is P462 UGW safe to buy?
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