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P174 BPJ

1996 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

71,729 mi
Last recorded71,729 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2015
Typical for 1996 Audi A3109,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP174 BPJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2015 71,729 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 69,899 miles

Center exhaust bracket corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Nov 2014 69,899 miles

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

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

Center exhaust bracket corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 68,065 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2014 68,065 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 66,187 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jan 2013 66,187 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jan 2012 64,446 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 64,446 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 61,826 miles

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

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

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

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

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

clicking noise from clock spring (behind steering wheel)

exhaust system starting to deteriorate

nsf strut top bush worn

nsf wiper blade starting to split

nsr tyre starting to split on corners

osr tyre cracking on outer sidewall

slight play detected at ns steering rack inner joint

slight play detected at os steering rack inner joint

Fail 7 Jan 2011 61,793 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

nsf wiper blade starting to split

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

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

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

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

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

clicking noise from clock spring (behind steering wheel)

exhaust system starting to deteriorate

nsf strut top bush worn

nsr tyre starting to split on corners

osr tyre cracking on outer sidewall

slight play detected at ns steering rack inner joint

slight play detected at os steering rack inner joint

Pass 6 Jan 2010 59,825 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 54,260 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Jan 2009 54,260 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front 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)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 53,409 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front number plate starting to fade

n/s front tyre on limit 1 .6 mm

Pass 4 Jan 2007 51,545 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 51,545 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 47,893 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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P174 BPJ is a 1996 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 P174 BPJ, 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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P174 BPJ is a 1996 Audi A3, first registered on 20 December 1996.

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