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P497 EDP

1997 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

118,542 mi
Last recorded118,542 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP497 EDP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2014 118,542 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 110,435 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 103,217 miles

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

centre exhaust mounting deteriorated

Fail 17 Sep 2012 103,216 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

centre exhaust mounting deteriorated

Pass 26 Sep 2011 97,665 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 91,755 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 87,923 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 83,829 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 79,369 miles

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

heat shield loose on exhaust system

Pass 19 Sep 2006 73,421 miles

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

nearside wiper blade poor condition

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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P497 EDP is a 1997 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P497 EDP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P497 EDP registered?

P497 EDP is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 13 March 1997.

Is P497 EDP safe to buy?

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