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P774 JBC

1971 Audi A3

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,499 mi
Last recorded98,499 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2010
Typical for 1971 Audi A3119,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP774 JBC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2010 98,499 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 98,480 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

drivers seat belt returns slowly

Pass 19 Nov 2009 90,433 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 73,932 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 73,789 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front wishbone rear bushes starting to crack

nearside rear tyre starting to perrish

small chips in windscreen

Pass 1 Nov 2007 63,846 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 54,872 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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P774 JBC is a 1971 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1971 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 119,279 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 P774 JBC, 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 55 years old, this Audi A3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P774 JBC registered?

P774 JBC is a 1971 Audi A3, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is P774 JBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P774 JBC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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