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P28 YJO

1996 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

124,777 mi
Last recorded124,777 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2015
Typical for 1996 Audi A3109,233 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP28 YJO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2015 124,777 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 116,581 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 110,327 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 110,327 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 107,042 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 100,951 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 100,951 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 96,886 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 92,210 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 89,686 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2008 89,686 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Dec 2007 85,544 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 80,895 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 73,761 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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P28 YJO 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 78.6%.

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 P28 YJO, 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 P28 YJO registered?

P28 YJO is a 1996 Audi A3, first registered on 13 November 1996.

Is P28 YJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P28 YJO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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