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P120 LJH

1996 Audi A3

Gold Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,389 mi
Last recorded86,389 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2016
Typical for 1996 Audi A3109,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP120 LJH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2016 86,389 miles

Exhaust System Corroded.

Oil Leak.

all Tyres Perished.

Pass 9 Mar 2015 85,577 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 85,577 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 83,988 miles

Both front lower arm rear bushes are perishing

Both rear coil springs are corroded

Front brake discs are corroded

Rear exhaust has become corroded and has a small leak

Fail 7 Mar 2014 83,988 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front lower arm rear bushes are perishing

Both rear coil springs are corroded

Front brake discs are corroded

Rear exhaust has become corroded and has a small leak

Pass 19 Feb 2013 83,387 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 83,096 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 82,321 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 78,984 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 78,984 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 75,462 miles

front nuber plate damaged

Pass 21 Feb 2008 71,575 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2008 71,575 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 67,099 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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P120 LJH is a 1996 Audi A3 in Gold with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P120 LJH, 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 P120 LJH registered?

P120 LJH is a 1996 Audi A3, first registered on 28 November 1996.

Is P120 LJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P120 LJH shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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