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A3 1.8 SE (1997)
critical checks
valid MOT found
316 days remaining expires 10th Mar 2025
316 days remaining expires 10th Mar 2025
valid road tax found
307 days remaining due 1st Mar 2025
307 days remaining due 1st Mar 2025
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outstanding finance
Millions of UK vehicles have outstanding finance, mycarcheck found more than 7,300 cases in the comprehensive checks we ran in the last 90 days!
Types of vehicle debt are HP, PCP, PCH, lease or bill of sale. The finance company typically own these vehicles, not the driver, they could repossess it. Therefore it's vital to check the finance status before buying.
Types of vehicle debt are HP, PCP, PCH, lease or bill of sale. The finance company typically own these vehicles, not the driver, they could repossess it. Therefore it's vital to check the finance status before buying.
stolen
You certainly don't want to get involved with a stolen vehicle, that's a nightmare! If stopped by the police you could be left massively out of pocket when they seize the vehicle.
mycarcheck found over 1,900 vehicles with a stolen record in their history in the last 90 days.
mycarcheck found over 1,900 vehicles with a stolen record in their history in the last 90 days.
write-off or scrapped
It's essential to establish if a car has been involved in a serious crash. If it has, for safety you'll need to know if any damage was repairable. Also previous write-offs generally cost a lot less than a non-accident damaged car.
During the last 90 days we found that more than 13,800 vehicles we ran checks against had write-off records that a buyer may not have known about.
During the last 90 days we found that more than 13,800 vehicles we ran checks against had write-off records that a buyer may not have known about.
import or export
During the last 90 days we found that more than 7,100 vehicles we ran checks against had import/export records that a buyer may not have known about.
advisory checks
Also included are essential pre-purchase checks such as details of previous ownership, plate and colour changes, engine number, and the VIN confirmation.
recorded vehicle use
mileage record
8th Mar 2024
165,232 miles (MOT)
27th Feb 2023
163,327 miles (MOT)
24th Feb 2023
163,326 miles (MOT)
25th Feb 2022
161,875 miles (MOT)
11th Mar 2021
159,092 miles (MOT)
6th Mar 2021
159,090 miles (MOT)
26th Sep 2019
157,462 miles (MOT)
16th Sep 2019
157,154 miles (MOT)
20th Sep 2018
147,867 miles (MOT)
19th Sep 2018
147,867 miles (MOT)
11th Sep 2017
139,319 miles (MOT)
19th Sep 2016
135,329 miles (MOT)
17th Sep 2016
135,320 miles (MOT)
19th Sep 2015
131,296 miles (MOT)
12th Sep 2014
124,269 miles (MOT)
9th Sep 2014
124,252 miles (MOT)
27th Sep 2013
114,706 miles (MOT)
1st Nov 2012
113,339 miles (MOT)
19th Jul 2012
113,332 miles (MOT)
19th Aug 2011
111,362 miles (MOT)
25th Jan 2011
110,599 miles (MOT)
9th Apr 2010
109,043 miles (MOT)
27th Mar 2010
109,040 miles (MOT)
16th Mar 2009
104,598 miles (MOT)
11th Mar 2009
104,590 miles (MOT)
4th Mar 2008
93,373 miles (MOT)
17th Feb 2007
74,652 miles (MOT)
28th Feb 2006
65,616 miles (MOT)
28th Jan 2006
66,000 miles (DVLA)
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mileage insights
Most recent mileage record
165,232 miles
Estimated current mileage
165,494 miles
Estimated annual mileage
1,854 miles
MOT status & history
MOT Status
Valid - Expires 10th Mar 2025
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Date
8th Mar 2024
Result
Passed
Odometer
165232 miles
Expiry
10th Mar 2025
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Wear On Front Roll Bar D Bushes
Advisory Notice
Wear In Steering Coupling
Date
27th Feb 2023
Result
Passed
Odometer
163327 miles
Expiry
10th Mar 2024
Advisory Notice
Wear On Front Roll Bar D Bushes
Advisory Notice
Wear In Top Steering Coupling
Date
24th Feb 2023
Result
Failed
Odometer
163326 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Major
Anti-lock Braking System Warning Lamp Indicates An Abs Fault (1.6 (b))
Major
Central Exhaust System Insecure Clamps Broken (6.1.2 (a))
Major
Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Insecurely Attached Suspect Bolt Not Tight (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Wear On Front Roll Bar D Bushes
Advisory Notice
Wear In Top Steering Coupling
Date
25th Feb 2022
Result
Passed
Odometer
161875 miles
Expiry
10th Mar 2023
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Tyre Perished
Advisory Notice
Wear On Rear Axle Bushes
Advisory Notice
Wear On Front Suspension Bushes
Date
11th Mar 2021
Result
Passed
Odometer
159092 miles
Expiry
10th Mar 2022
Advisory Notice
Slight Wear Front Roll Bar D Bushes
Date
6th Mar 2021
Result
Failed
Odometer
159090 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Dangerous
Offside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Major
Offside Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
Major
Front Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
Major
Anti-lock Braking System Warning Lamp Indicates An Abs Fault (1.6 (b))
Major
Central Exhaust System Insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Date
26th Sep 2019
Result
Passed
Odometer
157462 miles
Expiry
26th Sep 2020
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Down To The Casing Rubber Inside Shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Notice
N/s/f And O/s/f Sills Are Damaged Though Jacking
Advisory Notice
205/55r16
Advisory Notice
Insp Lamp Is Flashing
Date
16th Sep 2019
Result
Failed
Odometer
157154 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Down To The Casing Rubber Inside Shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
Major
Anti-lock Braking System Warning Lamp Indicates An Abs Fault Has Had New Discs And Pads Fitted Alround (1.6 (b))
Major
Offside Front Headlamp Insecure Both Top Clips Are Broken From A Hit (4.1.1 (c))
Major
Offside Front Headlamp Aim Not Tested (4.1.2 (b))
Major
Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged Or Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Major
Nearside Rear Brake Hose Excessively Damaged Split To Cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Advisory Notice
N/s/f And O/s/f Sills Are Damaged Though Jacking
Advisory Notice
205/55r16
Advisory Notice
Insp Lamp Is Flashing
Date
20th Sep 2018
Result
Passed
Odometer
147867 miles
Expiry
26th Sep 2019
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Notice
Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Insp On ?
Advisory Notice
Front Brake Discs Are Very Badly Corroded On The Inside Face
Date
19th Sep 2018
Result
Failed
Odometer
147867 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Notice
Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Major
Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Insp On ?
Advisory Notice
Front Brake Discs Are Very Badly Corroded On The Inside Face
Date
11th Sep 2017
Result
Passed
Odometer
139319 miles
Expiry
26th Sep 2018
Advisory Notice
Service And Insp Warning Lamps Are On ?
Advisory Notice
Rear Wiper Blade Is Split
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Tyre Outer Sidewall Is Damaged - 205/55r16 - Superglued .
Date
11th Sep 2017
Result
Failed
Odometer
139319 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Anti-lock Braking System Warning Lamp Indicates An Abs Fault (3.4.1c)
Pass With Rectification At Station
Nearside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam 499 (1.7.5a)
Pass With Rectification At Station
Nearside Rear Stop Lamp Not Working 380 (1.2.1b)
Advisory Notice
Service And Insp Warning Lamps Are On ?
Advisory Notice
Rear Wiper Blade Is Split
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Tyre Outer Sidewall Is Damaged - 205/55r16 - Superglued .
Date
19th Sep 2016
Result
Passed
Odometer
135329 miles
Expiry
26th Sep 2017
Date
17th Sep 2016
Result
Failed
Odometer
135320 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Pass With Rectification At Station
Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
Pass With Rectification At Station
Offside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
Pass With Rectification At Station
Offside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Not Working Glb 239 (1.1.c.1d)
Fail
Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content At Idle Excessive 2.696 (7.3.d.4)
Fail
Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Excessive 0.825 (7.3.d.3)
Advisory Notice
Lamba Is Only Just Within Its Limits
Date
19th Sep 2015
Result
Passed
Odometer
131296 miles
Expiry
26th Sep 2016
Advisory Notice
Ignition Barrel Faulty
Date
19th Sep 2015
Result
Failed
Odometer
131296 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Pass With Rectification At Station
Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
Advisory Notice
Ignition Barrel Faulty
Date
12th Sep 2014
Result
Passed
Odometer
124269 miles
Expiry
26th Sep 2015
User Entered
Offside Front Headlamp Inside Bulb Reflector Insecure
Date
9th Sep 2014
Result
Failed
Odometer
124252 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Offside Front Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (4.1.d.1a)
Fail
Nearside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
Fail
Offside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
User Entered
Offside Front Headlamp Inside Bulb Reflector Insecure
User Entered
205/55vr16
Date
27th Sep 2013
Result
Passed
Odometer
114706 miles
Expiry
26th Sep 2014
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Suspension Has Slight Play In A Lower Suspension Ball Joint (2.5.b.1a)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
User Entered
Nearside Rear Brake Light Flickered
User Entered
Offside Rear Tyre Pressure Low
Date
27th Sep 2013
Result
Failed
Odometer
114706 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
Fail
Offside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
Fail
Nearside Rear Tyre Has A Lump, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (4.1.d.1b)
Fail
Brakes Imbalanced Across An Axle (3.7.b.5b)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Suspension Has Slight Play In A Lower Suspension Ball Joint (2.5.b.1a)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
User Entered
Nearside Rear Brake Light Flickered
User Entered
Offside Rear Tyre Pressure Low
Date
1st Nov 2012
Result
Passed
Odometer
113339 miles
Expiry
31st Oct 2013
Advisory Notice
Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll Bar Linkage Rubber Mounting Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
Advisory Notice
Exhaust Noisy (7.1.4)
User Entered
Oil Leak
Date
19th Jul 2012
Result
Failed
Odometer
113332 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High And Too Far To The Right. (1.8)
Fail
Offside Headlamp Aim Too High And Too Far To The Right. (1.8)
Fail
Offside Front Macpherson Strut Has Excessive Movement At The Upper Attachment (2.5.a.1c)
Fail
Offside Front Brake Hose Excessively Damaged (3.6.b.4d)
Advisory Notice
Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Anti-roll Bar Linkage Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory Notice
Exhaust Noisy (7.1.4)
User Entered
Oil Leak
Date
19th Aug 2011
Result
Passed
Odometer
111362 miles
Expiry
18th Aug 2012
Date
19th Aug 2011
Result
Failed
Odometer
111362 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
Fail
Offside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
Date
25th Jan 2011
Result
Passed
Odometer
110599 miles
Expiry
24th Jan 2012
Date
9th Apr 2010
Result
Passed
Odometer
109043 miles
Expiry
8th Apr 2011
Date
27th Mar 2010
Result
Failed
Odometer
109040 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
Fail
Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Excessive (7.3.d.3)
Fail
Offside Rear Wheel Bearing Rough When Rotated (2.6.1)
Date
16th Mar 2009
Result
Passed
Odometer
104598 miles
Expiry
15th Mar 2010
Date
11th Mar 2009
Result
Failed
Odometer
104590 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
Fail
Offside Rear Coil Spring Fractured (2.4.c.1a)
Fail
Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.5c)
Fail
Offside Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.5c)
Date
4th Mar 2008
Result
Passed
Odometer
93373 miles
Expiry
3rd Mar 2009
Date
17th Feb 2007
Result
Passed
Odometer
74652 miles
Expiry
27th Feb 2008
Date
28th Feb 2006
Result
Passed
Odometer
65616 miles
Expiry
27th Feb 2007
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valuation data
current values
An estimated mileage of Not Available miles was used for latest valuation.
Valuations are not available for this vehicle. Vehicle models which are new to the market, or which are not sold in sufficient volumes, cannot be valued accurately.
value history
from previous checks on this vehicle
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value history
data from similar, matching vehicles
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Valuation history is not available for this vehicle.
change over time
An estimated mileage of Not Available miles was used for the valuation. Calculation based upon an original value of Not Available, current value of Not Available and age of 9615 days.
Valuations, original pricing or age data are not available for this vehicle. Vehicle models which are new to the market, or which are not sold in sufficient volumes, cannot be valued accurately.
running costs
fuel efficiency
Combined
33.6 mpg
Extra Urban
44.1 mpg
Urban Cold
23.9 mpg
road tax
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Tax Status
Taxed - Due 1st Mar 2025
subsequent years
6 months (Non Direct Debit)
£178
12 months (Non Direct Debit)
£325
6 months (Direct Debit)
£170
12 months (Direct Debit)
£341
6 months (Non Direct Debit)
£189
12 months (Non Direct Debit)
£345
6 months (Direct Debit)
£181
12 months (Direct Debit)
£362
Details for this vehicle are shown as provided by our data sources, for example the manufacturer and dvla.
Details for this vehicle have not been provided from the manufacturer or dvla.
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specifications
original details
Manufactured
31st Dec 1997
Registration
15th Mar 1997
Current Colour
Blue
Original Colour
Blue
Country of Origin
Germany
Model Variant
SE
Model Variant Setup Date
1st Oct 1996
Model Variant Visibility Date
1st Oct 1996
Series
A4
vehicle body
Articulation
Rigid
Number of Axles
2
Body Type
3 Door Hatchback
Number of Doors
3
Drive Type
4X2
performance & engine
Make
Audi
Fuel
Petrol
Euro Status
Not Available
Transmission
Manual
Number of Gears
5
Nominal Capacity
1.8L
Size
1781 cc
Max Speed
126 mph
Acceleration (0-62mph)
10.1 seconds
Horse Power
123 bhp
Peak Power
6000 rpm
Torque
127.7 lb-ft
Peak Torque
4100 rpm
Location
Front
Driving Axle
Front
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Bore
81 mm
Cylinder Arrangement
Inline
Number of Cylinders
4
Valve Gear
DOHC
Valves per Cylinder
5
Stroke Length
86
Delivery
Normal
Description
M8NDKIKDPBB
Specification data for this vehicle is shown as recorded in our data sources, for example from the manufacturer and dvla.
Specification data for this vehicle has not been provided in the registration from the manufacturer.
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model insights
AUDI A3 1.8 SE
Currently on it's 4th generation, the Lamborghini inspired Audi A3 is one of the most popular cars in the subcompact executive/small family car market. Available as a a two-door Cabriolet, three-door hatchback, a four-door saloon and a five-door "Sportback",the Audi A3 has all the options covered.
- The most popular colour is Blue.
- Looking for something a little rarer? Consider White, we only saw 1 of them.
- The most common fuel type was Petrol.
- We saw engines of size 1.8L more than any other.
Blue
31.08%
Silver
29.73%
Black
14.86%
Red
12.16%
Green
4.05%
Purple
2.70%
Beige
1.35%
Brown
1.35%
Grey
1.35%
White
1.35%
2008
1.35%
2003
4.05%
2002
22.97%
2001
20.27%
2000
14.86%
1999
12.16%
1998
14.86%
1997
8.11%
1996
1.35%
1781cc
97.30%
1798cc
1.35%
1800cc
1.35%
Petrol
98.65%
Diesel
1.35%
1
9.46%
2
9.46%
3
21.62%
4
16.22%
5
13.51%
6
14.86%
7
5.41%
8
5.41%
9
1.35%
10
2.70%
10k … 20k
1.37%
20k … 30k
1.37%
40k … 50k
2.74%
50k … 60k
2.74%
60k … 70k
2.74%
70k … 80k
2.74%
80k … 90k
1.37%
90k … 100k
2.74%
100k … 110k
10.96%
110k … 120k
9.59%
120k … 130k
10.96%
130k … 140k
10.96%
140k … 150k
10.96%
150k … 160k
12.33%
160k … 170k
4.11%
170k … 180k
5.48%
190k … 200k
2.74%
200k … 210k
1.37%
1000k … 1010k
2.74%
