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P29 YJO

1996 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

160,741 mi
Last recorded160,741 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2009
Typical for 1996 Audi A3109,233 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP29 YJO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2009 160,741 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Feb 2009 160,730 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Dec 2008 160,390 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside door mirror glass crack

slight imbalance on rear hand brake 160 nearside and 120 offside

Pass 26 Jul 2007 150,537 miles

same as last test number 594217607287

Fail 26 Jul 2007 150,537 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front and center heat shild loose

slight play in nearside steering rack end

Pass 22 Feb 2006 138,459 miles

same as test No770012456062

Fail 21 Feb 2006 138,459 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust system rusty

middle exhaust mounting missing

offside handbrake cable slightly sticky

some uneven wear to rear tyre treads

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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P29 YJO is a 1996 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 P29 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.

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What year was P29 YJO registered?

P29 YJO is a 1996 Audi A3, first registered on 8 November 1996.

Is P29 YJO safe to buy?

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