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P475 THW

1997 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

144,747 mi
Last recorded144,747 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP475 THW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2011 144,747 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 138,834 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 138,832 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 131,847 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2008 123,861 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 123,861 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 109,229 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 109,221 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

slight brake bind front wheels

Pass 17 Oct 2006 95,878 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 82,607 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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P475 THW is a 1997 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P475 THW, 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 P475 THW registered?

P475 THW is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 10 January 1997.

Is P475 THW safe to buy?

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