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P227 MLT

1996 Audi A3

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,121 mi
Last recorded113,121 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2020
Typical for 1996 Audi A3109,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP227 MLT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2020 113,121 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened MOUNTING HAS EXCESS MOVEMENT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 108,109 miles

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS RUSTY

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 108,109 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS RUSTY

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 101,684 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 90,217 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 79,802 miles

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 22 Jan 2014 71,489 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 60,313 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 46,972 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 46,972 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 22,288 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 21,856 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 20,768 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 19,910 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 18,821 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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P227 MLT is a 1996 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 P227 MLT, 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 P227 MLT registered?

P227 MLT is a 1996 Audi A3, first registered on 1 December 1996.

Is P227 MLT safe to buy?

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