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P597 NMA

1997 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

149,149 mi
Last recorded149,149 miles
Recorded on27 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP597 NMA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2010 149,149 miles

front lower wishbone bushes splitting

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres worn to legal limit

Pass 23 Apr 2009 132,887 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 124,314 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 112,851 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 112,849 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 97,556 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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P597 NMA is a 1997 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P597 NMA, 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 P597 NMA registered?

P597 NMA is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 15 February 1997.

Is P597 NMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P597 NMA shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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