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P583 PEX

1997 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2017
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

173,527 mi
Last recorded173,527 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP583 PEX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 20 Apr 2016 173,527 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

osf jacking point damaged

Pass 23 Oct 2014 167,069 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 156,269 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 144,899 miles

Nearside Rear 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 28 Oct 2011 132,929 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 123,870 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 111,710 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 103,663 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front number plate faded

Pass 15 Oct 2007 97,288 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 88,301 miles

rear tyres worn

Pass 6 Oct 2005 80,308 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P583 PEX is a 1997 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P583 PEX, 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 P583 PEX registered?

P583 PEX is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 7 January 1997.

Is P583 PEX safe to buy?

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