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P534 JES

1997 Audi A3

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,452 mi
Last recorded120,452 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP534 JES
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2010 120,452 miles

rear brake disks have slightly rusted

Pass 8 Apr 2009 112,438 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 94,420 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 87,659 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 87,659 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 77,753 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 77,726 miles

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

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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P534 JES is a 1997 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P534 JES, 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

How do I check the history of P534 JES?

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What year was P534 JES registered?

P534 JES is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 1 April 1997.

Is P534 JES safe to buy?

The MOT history for P534 JES shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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