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A3 PWX

1997 Audi A3

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

118,152 mi
Last recorded118,152 miles
Recorded on31 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 PWX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2011 118,152 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 117,706 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure

Fail 11 Mar 2010 105,502 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 105,502 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 98,435 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 95,390 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 88,646 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 88,646 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 PWX is a 1997 Audi A3 in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 A3 PWX, 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 A3 PWX registered?

A3 PWX is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 5 January 1997.

Is A3 PWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 PWX shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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