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P259 UGG

1996 Audi A3

Gold Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

181,681 mi
Last recorded181,681 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 Audi A3109,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP259 UGG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2011 181,681 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front registration plate distorted,air bag light on

Fail 2 Aug 2011 181,650 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front registration plate distorted,air bag light on

Pass 7 May 2010 162,120 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 148,951 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 141,132 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 141,097 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 131,085 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 131,067 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 112,043 miles

wear on both rear tyres nearside rear only just legal

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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P259 UGG is a 1996 Audi A3 in Gold with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P259 UGG, 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 P259 UGG registered?

P259 UGG is a 1996 Audi A3, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P259 UGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P259 UGG shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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