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C6 DEA

1997 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

162,934 mi
Last recorded162,934 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC6 DEA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 21 Aug 2025 162,934 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 161,443 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2014 160,424 miles

Rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Slight oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2013 156,008 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 154,122 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 148,671 miles

Airbag light on

Rear discs corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2010 144,505 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 139,107 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 131,509 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 120,199 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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C6 DEA is a 1997 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C6 DEA, 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

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What year was C6 DEA registered?

C6 DEA is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 30 May 1997.

Is C6 DEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C6 DEA shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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