MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,878 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
nearside rear brake binding slightly
FRONT & REAR NO PLATES POOR CONDITION
O/S/R QUARTER PANEL DAMAGED
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
FRON T & REAR NO PLATES POOR CONDITION
Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
O/S/R QUARTER PANEL DAMAGED
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P218 SWP 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 80%.
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 P218 SWP, 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 P218 SWP registered?
P218 SWP is a 1996 Audi A3, first registered on 18 October 1996.
Is P218 SWP safe to buy?
The MOT history for P218 SWP shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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