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P115 TEU

1996 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

168,881 mi
Last recorded168,881 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2015
Typical for 1996 Audi A3109,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP115 TEU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2015 168,881 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 168,611 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 158,261 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2014 158,261 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 152,613 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 17 Aug 2013 152,570 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 145,712 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing low inner edge

several spots corrosion under vehicle

Pass 15 Aug 2011 133,873 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 124,929 miles

offside rear wheel bearing slightly rough

some play in steering column

Pass 25 Aug 2009 118,081 miles

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

front and rear discs worn

rear disc pads worn

Fail 21 Aug 2009 118,077 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

front and rear discs worn

rear disc pads worn

Pass 19 Aug 2008 107,913 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 107,877 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 104,873 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 101,705 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 101,705 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 95,776 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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P115 TEU is a 1996 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 P115 TEU, 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 P115 TEU registered?

P115 TEU is a 1996 Audi A3, first registered on 25 November 1996.

Is P115 TEU safe to buy?

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