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97 PAT

2018 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,272 mi
Last recorded60,272 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Audi A339,226 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration97 PAT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 60,272 miles

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

tmps on

Pass 18 Jun 2025 53,704 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2025 53,704 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 47,095 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 40,839 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 33,124 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 24,056 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 24,041 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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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97 PAT is a 2018 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2018 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.0% with a typical mileage of 39,226 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 97 PAT, 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 8 years old, this Audi A3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 97 PAT registered?

97 PAT is a 2018 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2018.

Is 97 PAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 97 PAT shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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