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P470 KKO

1997 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

244,170 mi
Last recorded244,170 miles
Recorded on29 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP470 KKO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2014 244,170 miles

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

various chips in windscreen

Pass 6 Jun 2013 233,620 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 223,567 miles

wear in n\s\f strut top mounting

Pass 14 Jun 2011 211,990 miles

varius chips in screen

Pass 9 Jun 2010 199,982 miles

3 high level stop light bulbs not working

o\s\r brake pipe to flex rusting

o\s\r tyre low inner edge and near limits

wear in n\s\f strut top mounting

Pass 10 Jun 2009 189,867 miles

1- high level stop light bulb inoperative

wear in o\s and n\s\f strut top mountings

Pass 23 Jun 2008 179,553 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 169,454 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 168,984 miles

Offside Front Upper Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 159,425 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 159,425 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P470 KKO is a 1997 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P470 KKO, 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 P470 KKO registered?

P470 KKO is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 24 January 1997.

Is P470 KKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P470 KKO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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