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P272 MLE

1996 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

124,508 mi
Last recorded124,508 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2016
Typical for 1996 Audi A3109,233 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP272 MLE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2016 124,508 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint Onto pump. (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

All rear brake pipes slightly corroded and oxidized.

Both front brake disc's rusty and glazed.

Both front tyres perished on outer sidewalls.

Exhaust rear silencer hangers corroded.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/R brake disc rusty and glazed.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R brake disc rusty and scored.

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Unable to check PAS fluid level.

Pass 22 Dec 2015 123,391 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 17 Dec 2014 122,035 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2013 121,304 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 118,526 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 14 Dec 2011 114,500 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 114,500 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 110,201 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 105,106 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 105,106 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 100,790 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 95,412 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 87,755 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 87,755 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Nov 2005 81,805 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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P272 MLE is a 1996 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P272 MLE, 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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P272 MLE is a 1996 Audi A3, first registered on 21 October 1996.

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