CarVerify

Free Car Check

P510 GAN

1997 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

151,995 mi
Last recorded151,995 miles
Recorded on19 May 2016
Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP510 GAN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2016 151,995 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear tyres perished and cracking

Fail 19 May 2016 151,988 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong rotation (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear tyres perished and cracking

Pass 22 May 2015 139,860 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear tyre perished.

Pass 5 Mar 2014 137,240 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 5 Mar 2014 137,240 miles

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

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

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 135,176 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2013 135,176 miles

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 130,812 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 16 Mar 2012 130,778 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 124,405 miles

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 26 Feb 2011 124,405 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 1 Mar 2010 117,055 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

front number plate cracked

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall cut

nearside rear tyre perished and cracked

rear brake discs slightly corroded

windscreen damaged

Pass 1 Mar 2010 117,055 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs slightly corroded

front number plate cracked

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall cut

nearside rear tyre perished and cracked

rear brake discs slightly corroded

windscreen damaged

Pass 28 Feb 2009 108,691 miles

both rear brake disc/s are corroded/poor condtion

nearside rear tyre badly perished/cut on inner sidewall

Pass 1 Mar 2008 102,158 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 96,550 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 96,550 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

ADVISE BRAKE CHECK/

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 90,923 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
Full Audi A3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P510 GAN is a 1997 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 P510 GAN, 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

How do I check the history of P510 GAN?

You can check the full history of P510 GAN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P510 GAN registered?

P510 GAN is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 19 February 1997.

Is P510 GAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P510 GAN shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P510 GAN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P510 GAN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.