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P51 BBW

1997 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

121,266 mi
Last recorded121,266 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2012
Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP51 BBW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2012 121,266 miles

advise exhaust centre mount weak advise drivers door catch doent always latch

Pass 21 Oct 2011 114,606 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 110,375 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 106,672 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 106,672 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 105,458 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 101,171 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 95,223 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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P51 BBW is a 1997 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P51 BBW, 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 P51 BBW registered?

P51 BBW is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 3 March 1997.

Is P51 BBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P51 BBW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P51 BBW have outstanding finance?

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