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P636 FCF

1997 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

168,655 mi
Last recorded168,655 miles
Recorded on23 May 2016
Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP636 FCF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2016 168,655 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 19 May 2015 157,886 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2015 157,883 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2014 148,606 miles

rear tyres are wearing uneven

Fail 19 May 2014 148,606 miles

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

rear tyres are wearing uneven

Pass 9 May 2013 136,647 miles

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

front anti-roll bar 'd' bushes worn

Fail 9 May 2013 136,647 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front anti-roll bar 'd' bushes worn

Fail 15 May 2012 126,935 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2012 126,935 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 121,969 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 119,122 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake hoses have corrosion to ferrules

park brake leaver has long travel

Pass 24 May 2010 119,122 miles

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

brake hoses have corrosion to ferrules

park brake leaver has long travel

Pass 13 May 2009 113,559 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 108,250 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 6 May 2008 108,239 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 18 May 2007 101,880 miles

both front tyres perished

Pass 8 May 2006 94,034 miles

Exhaust leak at the catalytic converter.

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

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

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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P636 FCF is a 1997 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 P636 FCF, 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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P636 FCF is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 22 April 1997.

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