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P238 THW

1996 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

141,671 mi
Last recorded141,671 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2007
Typical for 1996 Audi A3109,233 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP238 THW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 21 Apr 2007 141,671 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 130,204 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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P238 THW is a 1996 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P238 THW, 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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How do I check the history of P238 THW?

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What year was P238 THW registered?

P238 THW is a 1996 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 1996.

Is P238 THW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P238 THW shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P238 THW have outstanding finance?

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