MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,130 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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.
Handbrake travel slightly up, not dangerous, passed brake test ok.
N/s/r rear wheel stiff when rotated, passed brake test ok.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front lower arm bushs worn
rear tyres perished
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
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