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P543 TVC

1997 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

115,329 mi
Last recorded115,329 miles
Recorded on29 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP543 TVC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 29 May 2013 115,329 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 84,896 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 77,431 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 69,632 miles

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

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

off side front tyre cracked on sidewall and tread

Pass 6 Apr 2009 58,355 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

adjust front windscreen washers

rear windscreen washers not working

Pass 9 Apr 2008 50,726 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 42,737 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 39,338 miles

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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P543 TVC is a 1997 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P543 TVC, 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 P543 TVC registered?

P543 TVC is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 1 May 1997.

Is P543 TVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P543 TVC shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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