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P62 FPM

1997 Audi A3

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

191,037 mi
Last recorded191,037 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP62 FPM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2016 191,037 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2016 190,971 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2016 190,853 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

nearside front wiper is split

Pass 22 May 2015 186,474 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 27 May 2014 181,362 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

near side rear tyre perished

Pass 27 May 2014 181,362 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

near side rear tyre perished

Pass 20 May 2013 175,765 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 May 2013 175,765 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2012 167,677 miles

Both rear brake discs corroded and worn

Fail 3 May 2012 167,663 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Both rear brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 18 May 2011 159,732 miles

bonnet safety/release catch inoperative

child seat fitted at nearside rear(seat belt unexamined)

corrosion in rear exhaust bracket

corrosion to some brake pipes(covered in plastic coating,unable to examine)

crack in screen(out of drivers view)

damage to nearside and offside mirror casings

damage to offside front sill

engine oi leak

gear knob top missing

service light illuminated

undertray broken

wear starting on nearside front wishbone,rear bush

Fail 18 May 2011 159,732 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

bonnet safety/release catch inoperative

child seat fitted at nearside rear(seat belt unexamined)

corrosion in rear exhaust bracket

corrosion to some brake pipes(covered in plastic coating,unable to examine)

crack in screen(out of drivers view)

damage to nearside and offside mirror casings

damage to offside front sill

engine oi leak

gear knob top missing

service light illuminated

undertray broken

wear starting on nearside front wishbone,rear bush

Pass 5 May 2010 153,339 miles

child seat at near side rear,seat belt unexamin ed

gear knob incomplete

off side front mirror casing damaged

rear exhaust bracket corroded

stone chip in windscreen

wear in near side rear wishbone bush

Fail 5 May 2010 153,339 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

child seat at near side rear,seat belt unexamin ed

gear knob incomplete

off side front mirror casing damaged

rear exhaust bracket corroded

stone chip in windscreen

wear in near side rear wishbone bush

Pass 8 Jul 2009 147,395 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 147,395 miles

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

exhaust heat shield insecure

offside front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 9 Jun 2008 142,064 miles

bulb out in centre brake light

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge slightly

Fail 27 Jun 2006 122,503 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 122,503 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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P62 FPM is a 1997 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 P62 FPM, 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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P62 FPM is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 21 June 1997.

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