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A3 UWE

1997 Audi A3

Green Diesel 1897cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

103,480 mi
Last recorded103,480 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 UWE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,897cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2012 103,480 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

poor pattern to n/s headlamp.

Fail 12 Nov 2012 103,480 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

poor pattern to n/s headlamp.

Pass 10 Nov 2011 94,058 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 94,058 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 84,654 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 76,351 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 67,551 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2008 67,551 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 62,160 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 57,528 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 UWE is a 1997 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,897cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UWE, 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 UWE registered?

A3 UWE is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 28 November 1997.

Is A3 UWE safe to buy?

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