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P632 RYU

1997 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

91,166 mi
Last recorded91,166 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP632 RYU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2011 91,166 miles

airbag light on

both front top mounts have slight play

heat shield on exhaust loose

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge

Fail 30 Mar 2011 91,158 miles

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

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

airbag light on

both front top mounts have slight play

heat shield on exhaust loose

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge

Pass 29 Mar 2010 81,434 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 24 Mar 2010 81,434 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 74,315 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 74,315 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 69,116 miles

Airbag warning lamp lit

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Rear number plate delaminating

Fail 3 Apr 2007 63,797 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 63,797 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 60,045 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 60,045 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

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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P632 RYU is a 1997 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P632 RYU, 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 P632 RYU registered?

P632 RYU is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 12 February 1997.

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