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P173 JKN

1996 Audi A3

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,901 mi
Last recorded84,901 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2010
Typical for 1996 Audi A3109,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP173 JKN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2010 84,901 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 11,193 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 77,791 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 70,472 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 70,472 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

Pass 24 Dec 2007 68,310 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 68,310 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 66,651 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2006 66,651 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2005 62,332 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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P173 JKN is a 1996 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P173 JKN, 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 P173 JKN registered?

P173 JKN is a 1996 Audi A3, first registered on 31 October 1996.

Is P173 JKN safe to buy?

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