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P482 EUD

1997 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

152,546 mi
Last recorded152,546 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP482 EUD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2011 152,546 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 152,541 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 133,923 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 128,367 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 128,144 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 114,018 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 113,950 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 100,552 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 84,815 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 84,815 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2005 68,802 miles

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

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

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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P482 EUD is a 1997 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P482 EUD, 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 P482 EUD registered?

P482 EUD is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 17 April 1997.

Is P482 EUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P482 EUD shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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