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P575 WVK

1997 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

162,706 mi
Last recorded162,706 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP575 WVK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2010 162,706 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 154,634 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jan 2008 145,235 miles

all brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2007 135,669 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 135,462 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 124,904 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2006 124,852 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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P575 WVK is a 1997 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P575 WVK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P575 WVK registered?

P575 WVK is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P575 WVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P575 WVK shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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