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P277 FAL

1996 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

155,554 mi
Last recorded155,554 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 1996 Audi A3109,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP277 FAL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2018 155,554 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 4 bulbs not working,6 bulbs working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/f to rear pipe starting rust (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 May 2017 152,007 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 3 bulbs not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 May 2017 152,006 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 3 bulbs not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 142,519 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2MM (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 142,518 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement LEVER FULLY ON POSTION (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2MM (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 132,301 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 123,759 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 117,239 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 117,237 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 111,767 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 111,695 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake disc corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2010 105,868 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 105,868 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 97,057 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

damage to near side lower body sill

Pass 27 Jul 2007 71,723 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 64,234 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 64,832 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Oct 2005 57,560 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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P277 FAL is a 1996 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 P277 FAL, 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 P277 FAL registered?

P277 FAL is a 1996 Audi A3, first registered on 13 December 1996.

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