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ALZ 8854

1997 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

146,977 mi
Last recorded146,977 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALZ 8854
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2015 146,977 miles

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

Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp main beam on with sides both sides (1.1.A.3f)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users no patten (1.8.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 142,921 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 138,852 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 133,120 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Jul 2010 120,752 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 24 Jul 2010 120,752 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 13 Jul 2009 112,342 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Jul 2009 112,342 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 106,814 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 1 Aug 2008 106,814 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Pass 19 May 2007

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

centre section of exhaust corroded

fuel tank support straps surface corrosion

rear number plate starting to discolour

Pass 12 Apr 2006 81,092 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 81,088 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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ALZ 8854 is a 1997 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 ALZ 8854, 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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ALZ 8854 is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 26 May 1997.

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