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A3 CGY

1997 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,550 mi
Last recorded129,550 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 CGY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2010 129,550 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 129,550 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 7 Mar 2009 114,645 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2008 97,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 97,417 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 87,099 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2006 78,187 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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A3 CGY is a 1997 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 A3 CGY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A3 CGY?

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What year was A3 CGY registered?

A3 CGY is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is A3 CGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 CGY 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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