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P18 ULO

1996 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2010
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

95,267 mi
Last recorded95,267 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2012
Typical for 1996 Audi A3109,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP18 ULO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2012 95,267 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 95,190 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Aug 2009 95,190 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2007 91,910 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 91,898 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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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P18 ULO is a 1996 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 P18 ULO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P18 ULO registered?

P18 ULO is a 1996 Audi A3, first registered on 15 October 1996.

Is P18 ULO safe to buy?

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