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P476 OSD

1997 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

112,328 mi
Last recorded112,328 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP476 OSD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2013 112,328 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

offside front , nearside front and offside rear tyres all worn on edges

Pass 29 Jun 2012 104,747 miles

Front tyres wearing low

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear tyre perishing

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 25 Jun 2012 104,735 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front tyres wearing low

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear tyre perishing

Oil leak

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Jun 2011 95,369 miles

Drive belt perished

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

Offside rear tyre perished

Oil leak

Rear brake pipes corroded

Slight corrosion; Front subframe, Front anti roll bar

front & Rear brake discs slightly worn & Pitted

Fail 9 Jun 2011 95,369 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Drive belt perished

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

Offside rear tyre perished

Oil leak

Rear brake pipes corroded

Slight corrosion; Front subframe, Front anti roll bar

front & Rear brake discs slightly worn & Pitted

Pass 24 Jul 2009 91,529 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 81,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 81,277 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 75,717 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 75,717 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 63,910 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 69,496 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s/ door mirror glass broken and inscure

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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P476 OSD is a 1997 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P476 OSD, 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 P476 OSD registered?

P476 OSD is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 21 February 1997.

Is P476 OSD safe to buy?

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