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P263 LEY

1996 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,790 mi
Last recorded126,790 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2012
Typical for 1996 Audi A3109,233 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP263 LEY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2012 126,790 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 124,476 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 121,385 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 116,389 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 116,389 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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P263 LEY is a 1996 Audi A3 in Black 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 P263 LEY, 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

How do I check the history of P263 LEY?

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What year was P263 LEY registered?

P263 LEY is a 1996 Audi A3, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P263 LEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P263 LEY 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.

Does P263 LEY have outstanding finance?

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