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P59 DPE

1997 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

110,920 mi
Last recorded110,920 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP59 DPE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2016 110,920 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 106,629 miles

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

exhaust corroded

exhaust middle bracket broken

oil leak

play in inner steering arm

Fail 16 Oct 2015 106,599 miles

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Rear registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

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

exhaust corroded

exhaust middle bracket broken

oil leak

play in inner steering arm

Pass 29 Sep 2014 103,776 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear 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 26 Sep 2013 102,049 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 99,949 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 97,935 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 95,781 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 93,280 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 90,184 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 87,484 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 85,220 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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P59 DPE is a 1997 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 P59 DPE, 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 P59 DPE registered?

P59 DPE is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 21 March 1997.

Is P59 DPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P59 DPE shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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