MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,554 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
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)
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)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2MM (4.1.E.1)
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)
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)
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
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)
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
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is P277 FAL safe to buy?
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