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P303 MLT

1996 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

50,085 mi
Last recorded50,085 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2010
Typical for 1996 Audi A3109,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP303 MLT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2010 50,085 miles

chip in screen

nearside front indicator lense cracked

offside front head lightlense cracked

offside front wing damaged

temp fuel cap fitted

Fail 21 Dec 2010 50,084 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

chip in screen

nearside front indicator lense cracked

offside front head lightlense cracked

offside front wing damaged

offside tyre worn outer edge

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 31 Dec 2009 145,137 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f indicator lens damaged

Fail 30 Dec 2009 145,137 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

n/s/f indicator lens damaged

Pass 31 Dec 2008 13,997 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 13,997 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

o/s/r brake slight bind

Pass 8 Jan 2008 13,326 miles

chips in screen

Fail 2 Jan 2008 13,326 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

chips in screen

Pass 4 Jan 2007 12,721 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2006 12,721 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

smal stone chip in screen

wet when tested

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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P303 MLT is a 1996 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P303 MLT, 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 P303 MLT registered?

P303 MLT is a 1996 Audi A3, first registered on 15 October 1996.

Is P303 MLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P303 MLT shows 10 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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