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P523 CPJ

1997 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

203,429 mi
Last recorded203,429 miles
Recorded on14 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP523 CPJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2014 203,429 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 197,984 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 191,869 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust centre pipe mounting broken

reverse lights inop

Pass 27 May 2011 187,274 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 187,259 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 5 Feb 2011 187,247 miles

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

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

osr tyre slightly misshaped

Pass 19 Nov 2009 176,173 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 13 Oct 2009 176,167 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 168,543 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 20 Aug 2008 168,538 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 157,294 miles

corrosion to rear brake discs †lower engine cover loose †cracking to various steeering/suspension bushes

engine tick over irratic †high level brake light not fully operative †engine oil leaks †dents/scratches to various body apnels †front brake discs worn/corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2006 147,263 miles

perrishing/cracking to various suspension bushes †various oil leaks †minor dents/scratches to various body pannels †damage to alloy rims †radiator in poor condition leaking slightly

Fail 18 Jul 2006 147,252 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

both rear tyre treads unevenly worn/perrishing/cracking †nail in centre tread of n/s/r tyre

perrishing/craacking to various suspension bushes †front & rear brake discs corroded/lipped/worn †front brake pads worn low †boarderline binding to n/s/f brake †slight fluctuation to n/s brake reading

various oil leaks †oil level low †minor dents/scratches to various body pannels †damage to alloy rims †radiator in poor condition/leaking slightly †

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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P523 CPJ is a 1997 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 P523 CPJ, 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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P523 CPJ is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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