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P542 HCF

1997 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,130 mi
Last recorded108,130 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP542 HCF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2009 108,130 miles

All 4 brake discs slightly pitted.

Front brake imbalance high at 23%.

Handbrake travel high.

N/S/R wheel has limited movement when spun.

Oil leak at back of gearbox.

Rear brake pads low.

Pass 30 Sep 2008 102,846 miles

Handbrake travel slightly up, not dangerous, passed brake test ok.

N/s/r rear wheel stiff when rotated, passed brake test ok.

Pass 3 Oct 2007 96,525 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 88,669 miles

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

both front lower arm bushs worn

rear tyres perished

Fail 11 Sep 2006 88,616 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

both front lower arm bushs worn

rear tyres perished

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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P542 HCF is a 1997 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P542 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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What year was P542 HCF registered?

P542 HCF is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 27 May 1997.

Is P542 HCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P542 HCF shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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