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P520 XAB

1997 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

72,462 mi
Last recorded72,462 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP520 XAB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 72,462 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2025 72,462 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 71,550 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 70,583 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 69,453 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 68,220 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 67,188 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 65,893 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 63,785 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 61,863 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 59,609 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 57,319 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 54,642 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 18 Jul 2013 52,481 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 49,781 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 46,879 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 44,679 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 6 Aug 2009 42,819 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 41,163 miles

suspect slow puncture nsr

Pass 13 Aug 2007 39,315 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 37,750 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 35,541 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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P520 XAB is a 1997 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 P520 XAB, 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 P520 XAB registered?

P520 XAB is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 2 April 1997.

Is P520 XAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P520 XAB shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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