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P141 EBL

1996 Audi A3

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests35 (20 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

142,873 mi
Last recorded142,873 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 1996 Audi A3109,233 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP141 EBL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 15 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 142,873 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 139,118 miles

Bonnet safety catch defective (now freed off).

Brake servo casing is corroded but operative.

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel tank straps are corroded.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion, (suspected lack of use) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion, (suspected lack of use). (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner and outer sill panel has corrosion on welded lower lip, not in a prescribed area.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Radiator fan motor noisy in operation.

Rear Beam axle has heavy surface corrosion,

Steering, suspension and brake components have surface corrosion.

Fail 20 Aug 2024 139,118 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Bonnet safety catch defective (now freed off).

Brake servo casing is corroded but operative.

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel tank straps are corroded.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion, (suspected lack of use) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion, (suspected lack of use). (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner and outer sill panel has corrosion on welded lower lip, not in a prescribed area.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Radiator fan motor noisy in operation.

Rear Beam axle has heavy surface corrosion,

Steering, suspension and brake components have surface corrosion.

Pass 24 Aug 2023 138,775 miles

exhaust system corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (lack of use) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule pipe to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (lack of use) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened heavy surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front outer sill (lip) corroded, not in a prescribed area

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule pipe to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle beam heavy surface corrosion

cooling fan motor noisy in operation

engine coolant level is low

steering / suspension / brake components corroded, not seriously weakened

Fail 23 Aug 2023 138,775 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure severely perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (lack of use) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule pipe to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (lack of use) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened heavy surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front outer sill (lip) corroded, not in a prescribed area

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule pipe to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle beam heavy surface corrosion

cooling fan motor noisy in operation

engine coolant level is low

exhaust system corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

steering / suspension / brake components corroded, not seriously weakened

Pass 2 Aug 2022 138,701 miles

Cooling fan motor noisy.

Fuel tank straps corroded.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sill panel damaged/corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Beam axle corroded.

Fail 2 Aug 2022 138,701 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Cooling fan motor noisy.

Fuel tank straps corroded.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sill panel damaged/corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Beam axle corroded.

Pass 16 Aug 2021 138,593 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearwards bush worn / deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front direction indicator lamp is damaged but functioning

Nearside Front outer sill panel damaged

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule 1st flexi hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to 1st flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear outer wheel-arch panel is damaged, not a sharp edge

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearwards bush worn / deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner & outer sill panel corroded, not in a prescribed area or thought to be excessive

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to 1st flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine & gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipe at steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear axle beam has heavy surface corrosion, not seriously weakened

auxiliary drive belt in poor condition

cooling fan noisy in operation

exhaust system corroded / deteriorated

fuel tank retaining straps are corroded, not seriously weakened

steering / suspension / brake components are corroded, not seriously weakened

Fail 16 Aug 2021 138,589 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearwards bush worn / deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front direction indicator lamp is damaged but functioning

Nearside Front outer sill panel damaged

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule 1st flexi hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to 1st flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear outer wheel-arch panel is damaged, not a sharp edge

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearwards bush worn / deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner & outer sill panel corroded, not in a prescribed area or thought to be excessive

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened **recommend renewal** (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to 1st flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine & gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipe at steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle beam has heavy surface corrosion, not seriously weakened

auxiliary drive belt in poor condition

cooling fan noisy in operation

exhaust system corroded / deteriorated

fuel tank retaining straps are corroded, not seriously weakened

steering / suspension / brake components are corroded, not seriously weakened

Pass 18 Aug 2020 138,440 miles

Front suspension sub-frame slightly corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top suspension mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear suspension beam axle corroded

centre exhaust corroded

n/s and o/s front brake disc shield corroded/damaged

n/s and o/s rear beam axle front bushes slightly deteriorated

rear fuel tank straps corroded

slight play in steering rack

Fail 17 Aug 2020 138,437 miles

Central Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top suspension mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (brake caliper) (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front suspension sub-frame slightly corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top suspension mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear suspension beam axle corroded

centre exhaust corroded

n/s and o/s front brake disc shield corroded/damaged

n/s and o/s rear beam axle front bushes slightly deteriorated

rear fuel tank straps corroded

slight play in steering rack

Pass 8 Apr 2019 138,022 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front steering / suspension / brake components are corroded - not seriously weakened

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement worn / deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to 1st flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis area (axle mount area) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake back plate slightly corroded

Nearside Rear seatbelt slow in retracting

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement worn / deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake back plate heavily corroded

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to 1st flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis area (axle mount area) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake back plate slightly corroded

Offside Rear seatbelt slow in retracting

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle beam is corroded - not seriously weakened

Rear suspension / brake components are corroded - not seriously weakened

exhaust system corroded

fuel tank retaining straps are corroded - not seriously weakened

Fail 8 Apr 2019 138,022 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear seatbelt slow in retracting

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front steering / suspension / brake components are corroded - not seriously weakened

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement worn / deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to 1st flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis area (axle mount area) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake back plate slightly corroded

Nearside Rear seatbelt slow in retracting

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement worn / deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake back plate heavily corroded

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to 1st flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis area (axle mount area) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake back plate slightly corroded

Rear axle beam is corroded - not seriously weakened

Rear suspension / brake components are corroded - not seriously weakened

exhaust system corroded

fuel tank retaining straps are corroded - not seriously weakened

Pass 11 Apr 2018 136,990 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules 1st flexible hose (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to 1st flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules 1st flexible hose (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to 1st flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear axle beam and associated parts are corroded but not seriously weakened

engine cooling fan is noisy (bearing / motor?)

exhaust system is corroded

fuel tank retaining straps (x2) are corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2018 136,990 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases sleeve (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking pipe / caliper? (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on axle (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules 1st flexible hose (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to 1st flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules 1st flexible hose (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to 1st flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear axle beam and associated parts are corroded but not seriously weakened

engine cooling fan is noisy (bearing / motor?)

exhaust system is corroded

fuel tank retaining straps (x2) are corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2017 136,055 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on axle (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

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

exhaust system generally corroded

fuel tank retaining straps are corroded

underside in a dirty condition

various metal brake pipes are coated, making inspection difficult

various steering / suspension / brake components are showing signs of corrosion

Pass 30 Mar 2016 134,661 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Rear seat belts slow to retract

Fail 30 Mar 2016 134,661 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Rear seat belts slow to retract

Pass 19 Mar 2015 133,549 miles

ALL metal brake pipes are coated with grease, making it more difficult to properly inspect

Both rear outer seatbelts are slow to retract

Brake fluid discoloured

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine cooling fan motor is noisy

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fuel tank straps are corroded

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)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside door is more difficult to close than expected, but can still be closed securely

Offside rear parking brake lever / pivot mechanism (on caliper) partially seized

Pass 20 Mar 2014 132,670 miles

Brake fluid appears deteriorated.

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Exhaust system is corroded.

Fuel tank straps are showing signs of corrosion.

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear outer seat belts are slow to retract.

Fail 20 Mar 2014 132,670 miles

Brake fluid appears deteriorated.

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Exhaust system is corroded.

Fuel tank straps are showing signs of corrosion.

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear outer seat belts are slow to retract.

Pass 27 Mar 2013 131,783 miles

All metal brake pipes at rear are slightly corroded

Brake fluid appears discoloured

Exhaust system deteriorated

Fuel tank retaining straps are corroded

Large corroded lip on inner edge of both front brake discs

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)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

Offside and nearside rear seatbelts are slow to retract

Offside door mirror is looser than expected

Small cuts in offside front tyre. No chords exposed

Fail 26 Mar 2013 131,783 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

All metal brake pipes at rear are slightly corroded

Brake fluid appears discoloured

Exhaust system deteriorated

Fuel tank retaining straps are corroded

Large corroded lip on inner edge of both front brake discs

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)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

Offside and nearside rear seatbelts are slow to retract

Offside door mirror is looser than expected

Small cuts in offside front tyre. No chords exposed

Pass 16 Feb 2012 130,806 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust system slihtly corroded

front brake discs worn and corroded

n/s and o/s rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded on rear axle

n/s/f headlamp glass cracked

rear brake discs showing signs of corrosion

slight play in n/s and o/s front anti roll bar "D" bushes

Fail 15 Feb 2012 130,801 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust system slihtly corroded

front brake discs worn and corroded

n/s and o/s rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded on rear axle

n/s/f headlamp glass cracked

rear brake discs showing signs of corrosion

Pass 28 Mar 2011 129,810 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake discs are corroded on inner edge

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

Nearside front headlamp is cracked (not affecting operation)

Nearside rear seatbelt is slow to retract

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)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Mar 2010 128,846 miles

Exhaust shield loose.

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 128,846 miles

Exhaust shield loose.

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 127,891 miles

front brake discs are showing signs of corrosion and wear.

Fail 30 Mar 2009 127,889 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs are showing signs of corrosion and wear.

Pass 28 Mar 2008 122,561 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Mar 2008 122,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 116,609 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 116,609 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 107,943 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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P141 EBL is a 1996 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 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 P141 EBL, 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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P141 EBL is a 1996 Audi A3, first registered on 14 December 1996.

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