1997 Audi A3 1.8L Petrol · P173 GHN
1997 Audi A3 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 30 Apr 1997. Recorded mileage 117,019 miles. MOT expired on 20 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,019 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P173 GHN Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/05/2025
- 117,019 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P173 GHN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Audi A3 (P173 GHN) between April 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
P173 GHN Mileage History
- 28/04/2023112,296 mi
- 21/05/2024113,470 mi+1,174 mi
- 08/05/2025117,019 mi+3,549 mi
- 08/05/2025117,019 mi
Average of roughly 2,328 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Audi Audi A3 Mk1 (8L)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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