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P533 GAW

1997 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

220,094 mi
Last recorded220,094 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2015
Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP533 GAW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2015 220,094 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

oil leak from o/s/f drive shaft oil seal

Pass 7 Apr 2014 213,119 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing low

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2013 200,251 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2012 188,384 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2012 188,384 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 176,873 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 176,873 miles

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

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake discs excessively corroded

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 7 Apr 2010 166,428 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 166,428 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 157,214 miles

Radiator leaking.

Slight misshape both rear tyres.

Pass 10 Mar 2008 148,066 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 148,066 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 131,913 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 131,912 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

offside rear tyre worn unevenly

Pass 15 Mar 2006 108,741 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 108,741 miles

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

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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P533 GAW is a 1997 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P533 GAW, 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 P533 GAW registered?

P533 GAW is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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