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P101 YJO

1996 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

123,613 mi
Last recorded123,613 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2009
Typical for 1996 Audi A3109,233 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP101 YJO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2009 123,613 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

airbag light on

front number plate cracked

Fail 12 Jan 2009 123,613 miles

airbag light on

front number plate cracked

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 114,732 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 7 Jan 2008 114,732 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 102,370 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 102,339 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

bonnet safety catch siezed

Pass 12 Nov 2005 89,776 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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P101 YJO is a 1996 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1996 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 109,233 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P101 YJO, 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 30 years old, this Audi A3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P101 YJO registered?

P101 YJO is a 1996 Audi A3, first registered on 14 November 1996.

Is P101 YJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P101 YJO shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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