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P590 PRH

1997 Audi A3

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

207,477 mi
Last recorded207,477 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP590 PRH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2008 207,477 miles

os front to rear brake pipe corroded

un able to open boot

Fail 20 Aug 2008 207,477 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front to osr brake pipe corroded

un able to open boot

Pass 20 Jan 2007 183,593 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 183,593 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front discs corroded

play in rack

rear discs corroded

slight exhaust blow at joints

Pass 24 Nov 2005 172,279 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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P590 PRH is a 1997 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P590 PRH, 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 P590 PRH registered?

P590 PRH is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 16 May 1997.

Is P590 PRH safe to buy?

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