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P628 JNB

1997 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

143,373 mi
Last recorded143,373 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP628 JNB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2014 143,373 miles

Oil leak

n/s rear brake slight sticking

Fail 22 Sep 2014 143,373 miles

Oil leak

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

n/s rear brake slight sticking

Pass 20 Aug 2013 140,964 miles

wipers apear to work slower than normal .

Fail 19 Aug 2013 140,963 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

wipers apear to work slower than normal .

Pass 17 Aug 2012 132,395 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 132,395 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 8 Aug 2011 120,543 miles

offside front brake pads 75% worn

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs worn

handbrake lever has travel

Pass 8 Aug 2011 120,543 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs worn

handbrake lever has travel

offside front brake pads 75% worn

Pass 12 Aug 2010 108,886 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 105,166 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 99,444 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 89,195 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 89,195 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2006 79,941 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 79,941 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 30 Aug 2005 69,152 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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P628 JNB is a 1997 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P628 JNB, 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 P628 JNB registered?

P628 JNB is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is P628 JNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P628 JNB shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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