1997 Audi A3 1.8L Petrol · P92 JKR
1997 Audi A3 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 1997. Recorded mileage 110,764 miles. MOT expired on 08 Oct 2010.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Oct 2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jan 2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,764 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P92 JKR Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/10/2009
- 110,764 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P92 JKR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Audi A3 (P92 JKR) between October 2005 and October 2009.
The record contains 5 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 October 2009 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)”.
P92 JKR Mileage History
- 17/10/200586,454 mi
- 20/07/200691,444 mi+4,990 mi
- 14/07/200796,154 mi+4,710 mi
- 20/08/2008102,939 mi+6,785 mi
- 20/08/2008102,939 mi
- 29/09/2009110,628 mi+7,689 mi
- 09/10/2009110,764 mi+136 mi
Average of roughly 6,111 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Front Suspension Wishbone Void Bush Degradation & Ball Joint PlayModerate
The front lower wishbone rear voided rubber bushes split and tear under heavy braking and cornering, while ball joints develop play, leading to knock noises over speed cushions and uneven front tyre wear.
- Central Convenience Module (CCM) Water Ingress from Scuttle Drain ClogsSerious
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