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P63 RGV

1997 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,836 mi
Last recorded87,836 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP63 RGV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 87,836 miles

windscreen has sticker not affecting drivers view

Fail 12 Jun 2017 87,828 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's airbag missing (5.4.1)

Emissions not tested due to exhaust condition (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement at rear of arm (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' things hanging from interior mirror (8.3.1b)

Lower windscreen has a sticker but not severley restricting vision of the road

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 74,281 miles

engine has oil leak.

Fail 27 May 2016 74,266 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

engine has oil leak.

Pass 29 Apr 2015 69,460 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front tyres worn on outer edges

o/s/f brake hose ferrule corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2015 69,453 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front tyres worn on outer edges

o/s/f brake hose ferrule corroded

Pass 27 May 2014 63,657 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 62,967 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 60,955 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

suspension starting to rust

underbody starting to corrode

Pass 1 Jul 2011 55,372 miles

advise front brake disc inner swept area reduced and corroding. advise early replacement

Pass 29 Jul 2010 49,133 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 44,780 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 32,567 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 30,254 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 27,953 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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P63 RGV is a 1997 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P63 RGV, 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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P63 RGV is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 21 February 1997.

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