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P112 EEC

1996 Audi A3

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

88,503 mi
Last recorded88,503 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2010
Typical for 1996 Audi A3109,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP112 EEC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2010 88,503 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2008 85,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 85,898 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 79,531 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 79,526 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 72,296 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 72,295 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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P112 EEC is a 1996 Audi A3 in Green 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 P112 EEC, 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 P112 EEC registered?

P112 EEC is a 1996 Audi A3, first registered on 25 November 1996.

Is P112 EEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P112 EEC 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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