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P47 TEH

1997 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

131,605 mi
Last recorded131,605 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP47 TEH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2012 131,605 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 131,605 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 124,227 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Jul 2011 124,227 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Jul 2010 112,736 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 112,736 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 104,392 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 104,382 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 15 Jul 2008 95,347 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front bumper is damaged

front number plate is cracked

rear bumper is damaged

Pass 15 Jul 2008 95,347 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

front bumper is damaged

front number plate is cracked

rear bumper is damaged

Pass 20 Jul 2007 87,562 miles

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)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 82,117 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

slight crack in front number plate

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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P47 TEH is a 1997 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P47 TEH, 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 P47 TEH registered?

P47 TEH is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 23 February 1997.

Is P47 TEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P47 TEH shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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