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P544 JSP

1997 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,494 mi
Last recorded102,494 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP544 JSP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2017 102,494 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 99,525 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 99,521 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 96,374 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 93,043 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 90,336 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 90,330 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 84,690 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 84,690 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 79,109 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Mar 2011 78,962 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2010 73,113 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 66,861 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 60,675 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 57,391 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 57,373 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 53,268 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 53,237 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P544 JSP is a 1997 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P544 JSP, 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 P544 JSP registered?

P544 JSP is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 1 April 1997.

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