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P287 NNM

1996 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1996 Audi A3109,233 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP287 NNM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2014
Fail 25 Sep 2013 125,563 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 125,563 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012
Fail 21 Sep 2012

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 119,286 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 119,286 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 116,882 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 111,507 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON INDICATING FAULT

Fail 28 Jan 2009 111,507 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON INDICATING FAULT

Pass 25 Sep 2007 105,307 miles

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

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

air bag light staying on

Fail 24 Sep 2007 105,307 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

air bag light staying on

Pass 4 Oct 2006 100,856 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 98,133 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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P287 NNM is a 1996 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P287 NNM, 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

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What year was P287 NNM registered?

P287 NNM is a 1996 Audi A3, first registered on 15 October 1996.

Is P287 NNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P287 NNM shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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