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P477 WWV

1997 Audi A3

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

135,860 mi
Last recorded135,860 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2017
Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP477 WWV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2017 135,860 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play steering rack joint part worn (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 128,474 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance cracked (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 113,669 miles

Heatshield insecure

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Rear brake hose ferrels rusty

Fail 2 Nov 2015 113,669 miles

Heatshield insecure

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Rear brake hose ferrels rusty

Pass 17 Nov 2014 109,195 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 100,742 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 100,642 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)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 93,947 miles

front and rear brake discs rusty

Pass 11 Oct 2011 90,403 miles

Cooling fan not working

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2011 90,403 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Cooling fan not working

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2010 82,865 miles

Cooling fan not working

Fail 10 Sep 2010 82,408 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight bind on rear brakes

Pass 29 Sep 2009 73,108 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2009 73,108 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2008 60,552 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 43,135 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 43,135 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.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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P477 WWV is a 1997 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 P477 WWV, 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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P477 WWV is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 28 March 1997.

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