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P538 GRM

1997 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP538 GRM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2017

Front coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2016
Pass 28 Feb 2015
Pass 24 Feb 2014

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2013

hand brake lever ratchet faulty

Fail 21 Feb 2013

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

hand brake lever ratchet faulty

Pass 23 Feb 2012

park brake lever ratchet faulty

Pass 26 Feb 2011 125,757 miles

fault with hand brake ratchet

Pass 16 Dec 2009 112,678 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 112,668 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 104,557 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 85,701 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 74,273 miles

O/S/F tyre on minimum. Slight corrosion rear brake discs.

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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P538 GRM is a 1997 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 P538 GRM, 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 P538 GRM registered?

P538 GRM is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 30 May 1997.

Is P538 GRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P538 GRM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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