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P580 WAA

1997 Audi A3

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

152,748 mi
Last recorded152,748 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2016
Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP580 WAA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2016 152,748 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2015 147,458 miles

Child seat fitted

Oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2014 144,573 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 138,229 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Nov 2013 138,166 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Nov 2012 129,975 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 14 Nov 2012 129,630 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 123,522 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Nov 2011 123,522 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Nov 2010 117,784 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 113,587 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 113,586 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 103,318 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 96,058 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 96,058 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear discs are corroding

Pass 20 Nov 2006 86,774 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Nov 2005 79,492 miles

Rear No.plate beginning to deteriorate.

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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P580 WAA is a 1997 Audi A3 in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 P580 WAA, 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 P580 WAA registered?

P580 WAA is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 21 February 1997.

Is P580 WAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P580 WAA shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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