1997 Audi A3 1.6L Petrol · R97 YJW
1997 Audi A3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 107,464 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/07/2009
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (17/07/2008)
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,464 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1595cc
R97 YJW Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/07/2008
- 107,464 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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R97 YJW Mileage History
- 18/05/200695,347 mi
- 23/05/200695,430 mi+83 mi
- 20/06/2007101,227 mi+5,797 mi
- 21/06/2007101,228 mi+1 mi
- 10/07/2008107,464 mi+6,236 mi
- 10/07/2008107,464 mi
Average of roughly 5,645 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
R97 YJW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Audi A3 (R97 YJW) between May 2006 and July 2008.
The record contains 3 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 10 July 2008 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “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)”; “Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)”.
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