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P585 KKL

1997 Audi A3

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

188,412 mi
Last recorded188,412 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP585 KKL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2013 188,412 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

it feels rough while ture steering lock to lock

Fail 25 Sep 2012 184,580 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 184,580 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 178,654 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front brake disc worn

it feels rough while turn steering loc to lock

Fail 10 Sep 2011 178,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front brake disc worn

Pass 1 Oct 2010 168,839 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

knocking sound from steeering column when rocking wheel

Fail 30 Sep 2010 168,835 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

knocking sound from steeering column when rocking wheel

Pass 25 Sep 2009 152,545 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 138,269 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 138,264 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 123,968 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 116,310 miles

exhaust system corroded

three small stone chips in front screen

Pass 13 Dec 2005 112,894 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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P585 KKL is a 1997 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P585 KKL, 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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P585 KKL is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 2 January 1997.

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