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P267 MLT

1996 Audi A3

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

102,101 mi
Last recorded102,101 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 Audi A3109,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP267 MLT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2011 102,101 miles

stone chip offside front head lamp

Fail 27 Jun 2011 102,098 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

stone chip offside front head lamp

Pass 21 May 2010 95,974 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s fog light n/w

rear disc's in poor condition

slight binding to n/s/r wheel

slight play in both inner rack joints

Fail 20 May 2010 95,972 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s fog light n/w

rear disc's in poor condition

slight binding to n/s/r wheel

slight play in both inner rack joints

Pass 22 May 2009 88,749 miles

high level brake light bulbs inop (more than 50 % working)

stonechip to offside headlight

Fail 21 May 2009 88,737 miles

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

high level brake light bulbs inop (more than 50 % working)

stonechip to offside headlight

Fail 14 May 2008 81,076 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2008 81,076 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 75,538 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 69,910 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 69,910 miles

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

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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P267 MLT is a 1996 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P267 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.

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What year was P267 MLT registered?

P267 MLT is a 1996 Audi A3, first registered on 16 December 1996.

Is P267 MLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P267 MLT shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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