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12 MJE

1997 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

106,755 mi
Last recorded106,755 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration12 MJE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 106,755 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2024 106,755 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 105,582 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipes to and from power steering rack also cooler (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 105,582 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from hose to brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipes to and from power steering rack also cooler (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 104,130 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 101,047 miles

Front and rear brake discs corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes each side of the axle flexi. hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 May 2021 101,047 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Air bag light on (7.1.6 (a))

Front and rear brake discs corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes each side of the axle flexi. hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 97,962 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 95,744 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 95,744 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 95,559 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 95,344 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 95,126 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 94,307 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 92,720 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 91,122 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 89,065 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 85,709 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 82,996 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 77,845 miles

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 72,276 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 66,292 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 2 Oct 2006 66,276 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2005 60,038 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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12 MJE is a 1997 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 12 MJE, 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 12 MJE registered?

12 MJE is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 13 October 1997.

Is 12 MJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 12 MJE shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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