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P577 GRC

1997 Audi A3

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

81,794 mi
Last recorded81,794 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2019
Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP577 GRC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2019 81,794 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 79,882 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 78,441 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Mar 2016 76,190 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 74,711 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 72,731 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 71,099 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 71,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 67,225 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 67,225 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 5 Apr 2011 64,140 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 64,140 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 61,345 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 61,345 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 58,687 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 58,686 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Upper Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

nearside washer aims

Pass 17 Jan 2008 50,708 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 40,402 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 30,181 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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P577 GRC is a 1997 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 P577 GRC, 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 P577 GRC registered?

P577 GRC is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P577 GRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P577 GRC shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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