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A3 XLW

1997 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

92,531 mi
Last recorded92,531 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 XLW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2012 92,531 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 92,531 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 4 Apr 2011 86,472 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s track rod end worn to acceptable limit (attention required soon)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 86,472 miles

o/s track rod end worn to acceptable limit (attention required soon)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 79,923 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 79,923 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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)

Pass 18 Jul 2009 78,591 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 78,376 miles

centre section of the exhaust system noted rusty

drive belt starting to perish

nail noted in the f/o/s tyre

rear brake rise slightly uneven.

slight damage noted to f/o/s tyre outer wall

slight oil leak noted from the engine

slight wear noted on both front brake disc

Pass 5 Jun 2008 71,529 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 67,286 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 60,580 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 XLW is a 1997 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XLW, 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 XLW registered?

A3 XLW is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 11 August 1997.

Is A3 XLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 XLW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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