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P529 HCF

1997 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

194,828 mi
Last recorded194,828 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2022
Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP529 HCF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2022 194,828 miles

Exhaust mounting defective missing on centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2022 194,814 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective missing on centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 191,918 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre pipe missing mount (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 191,889 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mount missing on centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 190,271 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2020 190,243 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 188,312 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 186,151 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 183,700 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 179,625 miles

both rear tyres perished

Fail 16 Jan 2016 179,611 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 24 Jan 2015 175,968 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Jan 2015 175,962 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2013 170,976 miles

(advise) n/s/and o/s/ (d) bar bushers slight play

(advise) n/s/f and o/s/f link bars slight play

(advise) n/s/f lower radiator mounting missing radiator loose reccomend replacement

(advise) n/s/f wiper starting to split at end

(advise) o/s/f washer jet partial blocked but surfficient water hitting screen

Pass 2 Jan 2013 165,695 miles

CO close to legal limit.

Headlamp protectors fitted.

O/S/F headlamp aim on lower limits.

Oil leak.

Rear brake discs pitted / corroded.

Slight play in both front top mounts.

Pass 15 Nov 2011 159,424 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 153,926 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 146,859 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 141,619 miles

centre exhaust braket missing [held secure]

nearside front bottom ball joint rubber split [no play from joint]

nearside front trak rod end rubber split [no play from joint]

Pass 12 Nov 2007 137,425 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 130,585 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 130,585 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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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P529 HCF is a 1997 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P529 HCF, 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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P529 HCF is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 8 May 1997.

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