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P520 MAV

1997 Audi A3

Yellow Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

139,603 mi
Last recorded139,603 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP520 MAV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2017 139,603 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both side (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 122,020 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 118,366 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 106,428 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 106,406 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 104,938 miles

FRONT PLATE

SLIGHT OIL LEAK

SLIGHT PLAY IN ROLL BAR DROP LINKS

Fail 6 Jan 2012 104,938 miles

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

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

FRONT PLATE

REAR BRAKE PADS LOW

SLIGHT OIL LEAK

SLIGHT PLAY IN ROLL BAR DROP LINKS

Pass 12 Jan 2011 100,714 miles

BOTH FRONT AND O/S/R TYRES 2.5MM

REAR PADS LOW

Pass 22 Jan 2010 97,369 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 92,748 miles

o/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 25 Jan 2008 86,260 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 82,749 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 78,780 miles

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

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

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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P520 MAV is a 1997 Audi A3 in Yellow with a 1,595cc 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 P520 MAV, 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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P520 MAV is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 15 February 1997.

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