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P628 WGC

1997 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

106,305 mi
Last recorded106,305 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP628 WGC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2012 106,305 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

both rear axle bushes deteriorated and slight play/movement

damage to n/s/r arch but no sharp edges

major oil leak

middle exhaust bracket broken but not insecure

washer bottle leaking

Fail 14 Jun 2012 106,305 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

both rear axle bushes deteriorated and slight play/movement

damage to n/s/r arch but no sharp edges

major oil leak

middle exhaust bracket broken but not insecure

washer bottle leaking

Pass 14 Jun 2011 95,733 miles

Adv - washer bottle leaking

Adv - Centre exhaust mounting broken but still secure

Adv - Front brake discs corroded

Adv - Rear brakes slightly binding

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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

Fail 14 Jun 2011 95,733 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Adv - Centre exhaust mounting broken but still secure

Adv - Front brake discs corroded

Adv - Rear brakes slightly binding

Adv - washer bottle leaking

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 82,624 miles

N/s/f & o/s/f indicator bulbs starting to go white.

major engine oil leak.

n/s/f indi lens has water init.

o/s/f strut starting to leak oil.

rear washer inop

rear wiper blade u/s

spare tyre low on pressure.

Fail 9 Jun 2010 82,400 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

N/s/f & o/s/f indicator bulbs starting to go white.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

major engine oil leak.

n/s/f indi lens has water init.

o/s/f strut starting to leak oil.

rear washer inop

rear wiper blade u/s

spare tyre low on pressure.

Fail 16 Jun 2009 73,978 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres on 3mm

radiator leaking

some wear on front brake discs and pads

v slight judder on front brakes

Pass 16 Jun 2009 73,978 miles

both rear tyres on 3mm

radiator leaking

some wear on front brake discs and pads

v slight judder on front brakes

Pass 16 Jul 2008 66,303 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 58,364 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 52,330 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 WGC is a 1997 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WGC, 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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P628 WGC is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 26 June 1997.

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