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P323 MLU

1996 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

133,633 mi
Last recorded133,633 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2012
Typical for 1996 Audi A3109,233 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP323 MLU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2012 133,633 miles

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

all brake discs corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2012 133,633 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

all brake discs corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2011 129,778 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all brake discs corroded slightly

n/s/f indicator lens cracked

Pass 13 Oct 2011 129,778 miles

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

all brake discs corroded slightly

n/s/f indicator lens cracked

Pass 22 Oct 2010 127,168 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all brake discs slightly corroded

o/s sill pannel dented

Fail 26 Jun 2010 127,165 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all brake discs corroded slightly

o/s sill pannel dented

Pass 8 Apr 2009 122,052 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 122,052 miles

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 20 Mar 2009 121,849 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

o/s h/light glass bamaged

Pass 25 Mar 2008 115,799 miles

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust system is slightly corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2007 112,702 miles

all brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 20 Sep 2006 110,530 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre tread 2mm in centre,[minimum allowed is 1.6mm].

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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P323 MLU is a 1996 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P323 MLU, 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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P323 MLU is a 1996 Audi A3, first registered on 26 November 1996.

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