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P518 GPY

1997 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,718 mi
Last recorded85,718 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP518 GPY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2009 85,718 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 74,372 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 74,372 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 3 Oct 2007 64,628 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 64,628 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 55,101 miles

Inner edge on nearside front brake disc worn.

Nearside front indicator bulb is showing white light.

Rear exhaust bracket partially corroded.

Rear tyres close to legal limit.

Sidewalls on nearside and offside tyres cracking.

Slight corrosion on rear brake pipes.

Fail 22 Sep 2006 54,626 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

front brake discs coroded

rear tyres cracked on walls and tread

Pass 5 Oct 2005 49,515 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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P518 GPY is a 1997 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P518 GPY, 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 P518 GPY registered?

P518 GPY is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 27 May 1997.

Is P518 GPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P518 GPY shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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