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P627 YVL

1997 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

113,069 mi
Last recorded113,069 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2015
Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP627 YVL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2015 113,069 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front and rear brake discs heavily worn

nearside front tyre heavily worn on outer edge

nearside rear tyre cracking in tread but not deep enough to reach cords

oil leak

Fail 13 Nov 2015 113,059 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front and rear brake discs heavily worn

nearside front tyre heavily worn on outer edge

nearside rear tyre cracking in tread but not deep enough to reach cords

oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2014 105,471 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust blow

front discs worn

n/s/f tyre worn on outer shoulder and close to limit

n/s/r disc inner faces corroded and scored

n/s/r pipe corroding under manufactures coating

o/s/r tyre age cracking on side wall and close to limit

power steering pipes corroded

rear no plate deteriated

Fail 17 Nov 2014 105,461 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust blow

front discs worn

n/s/f tyre worn on outer shoulder and close to limit

n/s/r disc inner faces corroded and scored

n/s/r pipe corroding under manufactures coating

o/s/r tyre age cracking on side wall and close to limit

power steering pipes corroded

rear no plate deteriated

Pass 27 Sep 2013 100,287 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 27 Sep 2013 100,286 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 24 Sep 2012 98,500 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight exhaust blow

Pass 16 Sep 2011 94,924 miles

all road springs corroded

rear axle corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2011 94,923 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all road springs corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2010 90,952 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 90,854 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 90,841 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 83,222 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 83,222 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

air bag light on

o/s/r brake bind

Pass 4 Sep 2008 75,730 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Sep 2008 75,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 68,073 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 61,882 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 61,882 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P627 YVL is a 1997 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 P627 YVL, 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 P627 YVL registered?

P627 YVL is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 9 April 1997.

Is P627 YVL safe to buy?

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