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P565 EFC

1997 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

134,055 mi
Last recorded134,055 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP565 EFC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2012 134,055 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

hego reading high

horn tone weak

n/s/f sill damage and n/s/r sill damage

abs light was on now off when removed from mot ramp

Fail 11 Jul 2012 134,055 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

hego reading high

horn tone weak

n/s/f sill damage and n/s/r sill damage

abs light was on now off when removed from mot ramp

Pass 18 Jul 2011 133,862 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 128,728 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 121,336 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

slight wheel and tyre sidewall damage

suspension modified

Fail 7 Jul 2009 121,326 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

slight wheel and tyre sidewall damage

suspension modified

Pass 27 Jun 2008 116,010 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 111,404 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 101,909 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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P565 EFC is a 1997 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P565 EFC, 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 P565 EFC registered?

P565 EFC is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 10 February 1997.

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