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P468 MKW

1997 Audi A3

Yellow Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

104,386 mi
Last recorded104,386 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP468 MKW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2021 104,386 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Direction indicator missing lense (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

offside ride hieght low {new springs fitted}

Pass 23 Jan 2020 101,927 miles

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

parking brake caliper lever in a forward position

Fail 22 Jan 2020 101,926 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (1.1.10 (e))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

parking brake caliper lever in a forward position

Pass 22 Jan 2019 96,299 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 96,299 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside front to rear +both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2018 89,732 miles

front brake discs showing corossion ridges inner sides at edges

nsf tyre scrubbing off inner edge and on 2mm

osf tyre scrubbed off inner edge and on 2mm

Fail 20 Jan 2018 89,732 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at centre to front pipe sleeve (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating high level lamp (1.2.1b)

front brake discs showing corossion ridges inner sides at edges

nsf tyre scrubbing off inner edge and on 2mm

osf tyre scrubbed off inner edge and on 2mm

Pass 20 Jan 2017 81,957 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded +both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 76,675 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 72,900 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 69,431 miles

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

centre exhaust bracket deteriorated

Fail 9 Apr 2014 69,431 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

centre exhaust bracket deteriorated

Pass 8 Apr 2013 63,272 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust system deteriorated

spare tyre flat

Fail 8 Apr 2013 63,272 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust system deteriorated

spare tyre flat

Pass 5 Apr 2012 58,396 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust system deteriorated

nearside rear tyre perished and split

Pass 8 Apr 2011 52,310 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 9 Apr 2010 47,250 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 47,250 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 43,805 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear registration plate deteriorated

spare tyre flat

Fail 9 Jun 2009 43,805 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear registration plate deteriorated

spare tyre flat

Pass 18 Mar 2008 41,948 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in steering system

Fail 18 Mar 2008 41,948 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight play in steering system

spare tyre flat

Pass 22 Mar 2007 39,530 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 37,210 miles

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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P468 MKW is a 1997 Audi A3 in Yellow with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P468 MKW, 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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P468 MKW is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 24 April 1997.

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