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P565 XCG

1997 Audi A3

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,070 mi
Last recorded150,070 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP565 XCG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2011 150,070 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 141,794 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 141,794 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 129,658 miles

ROCKER COVER GASKET LEAKING , REAR DISCS AND PADS WORN , CAM BELT REQUIRED !!!!! , BRAKE FLUID CHANGE OVER DUE , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 11 Feb 2009 129,658 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

ROCKER COVER GASKET LEAKING , REAR DISCS AND PADS WORN , CAM BELT REQUIRED !!!!! , BRAKE FLUID CHANGE OVER DUE , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 27 Feb 2008 121,510 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 121,510 miles

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

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

HIGH LEVEL STOP LIGHT NOT WORKING

Pass 22 Feb 2007 114,393 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 109,435 miles

REAR NUMBER PLATE FADED ,

oil leak

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 XCG is a 1997 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 P565 XCG, 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 XCG registered?

P565 XCG is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 27 January 1997.

Is P565 XCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P565 XCG shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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