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P58 ORP

1997 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

135,035 mi
Last recorded135,035 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP58 ORP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2014 135,035 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2014 135,031 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2011 128,062 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 28 Oct 2011 128,062 miles

Battery insecure

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

Fail 5 Oct 2010 123,927 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 123,927 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Sep 2009 119,049 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 113,023 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 103,535 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 99,606 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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P58 ORP is a 1997 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P58 ORP, 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 P58 ORP registered?

P58 ORP is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 12 April 1997.

Is P58 ORP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P58 ORP shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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