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P646 MNE

1997 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

213,474 mi
Last recorded213,474 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2015
Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP646 MNE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2015 213,474 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 213,474 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 206,649 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 198,954 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 19 Apr 2013 198,951 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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 20 Mar 2012 188,382 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 177,237 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 168,174 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 164,262 miles

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Feb 2008 151,261 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 151,261 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 140,748 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 130,388 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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P646 MNE is a 1997 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P646 MNE, 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 P646 MNE registered?

P646 MNE is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 19 March 1997.

Is P646 MNE safe to buy?

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