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P109 ERP

1996 Audi A3

Gold Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,860 mi
Last recorded126,860 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 Audi A3109,233 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP109 ERP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2011 126,860 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

ignition lock barrel intermitant

Pass 5 Nov 2010 119,403 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 119,412 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 112,365 miles

slight exhaust leak at centre section

Pass 4 Nov 2008 104,838 miles

Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 95,624 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2006 83,136 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 178,313 miles

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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P109 ERP is a 1996 Audi A3 in Gold with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P109 ERP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P109 ERP registered?

P109 ERP is a 1996 Audi A3, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P109 ERP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P109 ERP shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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