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P508 FTT

1997 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1780cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

121,466 mi
Last recorded121,466 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2017
Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP508 FTT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,780cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2017 121,466 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 104,386 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 104,386 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 94,546 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 82,982 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 82,982 miles

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

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

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

Cat light on

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 73,401 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 62,749 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 60,703 miles

Front discs and pads worn suggest replacement

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear discs worn

Pass 20 Feb 2010 54,418 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 53,883 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 51,030 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 50,900 miles

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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P508 FTT is a 1997 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,780cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 P508 FTT, 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 P508 FTT registered?

P508 FTT is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 1 April 1997.

Is P508 FTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P508 FTT shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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