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A19 AEM

1997 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,665 mi
Last recorded136,665 miles
Recorded on10 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 AEM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2011 136,665 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 May 2010 128,764 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 59,009 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 59,009 miles

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

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)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 31 May 2008 110,098 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

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

Pass 31 May 2008 110,098 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 105,903 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 100,261 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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A19 AEM is a 1997 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A19 AEM, 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 A19 AEM registered?

A19 AEM is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 14 August 1997.

Is A19 AEM safe to buy?

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