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A3 UNE

1997 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

113,022 mi
Last recorded113,022 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2015
Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 UNE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2015 113,022 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Apr 2015 113,022 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 14 Apr 2015 113,022 miles

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 102,638 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 24 Mar 2014 102,638 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 95,066 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 95,066 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2012 91,081 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 87,479 miles

both front tyres have cuts in outer wall.,nsf inner edge void.

Pass 25 Mar 2010 84,442 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2010 84,442 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 79,932 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 79,932 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 72,099 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 638,620 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 638,589 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 55,346 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 UNE is a 1997 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 UNE, 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 UNE registered?

A3 UNE is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 14 November 1997.

Is A3 UNE safe to buy?

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