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P558 SJD

1997 Audi A3

Purple Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

103,222 mi
Last recorded103,222 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP558 SJD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2015 103,222 miles

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

bad oil leak coming from rocker cover on engine

both rear coil spring corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2015 103,221 miles

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

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

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

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

bad oil leak coming from rocker cover on engine

both rear coil spring corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2014 100,259 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 100,259 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 97,183 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

nearside front windscreen wiper split

offside rear light unit damaged

offside rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 9 Aug 2012 94,529 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

windscreen has a few stone chips in it

Fail 9 Aug 2012 94,529 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

windscreen has a few stone chips in it

Pass 7 Jul 2011 92,009 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 91,979 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2010 86,976 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 81,563 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 81,563 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 76,352 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Mar 2008 76,352 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Mar 2007 66,290 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2007 66,290 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 55,608 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 55,593 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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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P558 SJD is a 1997 Audi A3 in Purple with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P558 SJD, 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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P558 SJD is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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