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P546 WGN

1997 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

142,510 mi
Last recorded142,510 miles
Recorded on17 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP546 WGN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2013 142,510 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 140,904 miles

lower arm bushes starting to split

Fail 4 May 2012 140,893 miles

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

lower arm bushes starting to split

Pass 16 May 2011 139,989 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 138,947 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 138,936 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2009 137,955 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

slight exhaust blow advise replacement

Pass 30 Apr 2008 137,106 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 135,987 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 135,976 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 May 2006 134,755 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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P546 WGN is a 1997 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P546 WGN, 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 P546 WGN registered?

P546 WGN is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 27 June 1997.

Is P546 WGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P546 WGN shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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