MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,447 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
0/s/r brake metal pipe corrodded
frnt wipers rattleing
o/s front to rear brake metal pipe corrodded
servo pipe spliting and taped up
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A3 VPB is a 1997 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 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 VPB, 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 VPB?
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What year was A3 VPB registered?
A3 VPB is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 25 November 1997.
Is A3 VPB safe to buy?
The MOT history for A3 VPB shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does A3 VPB have outstanding finance?
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