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P329 HDA

1996 Audi A3

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,925 mi
Last recorded144,925 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2009
Typical for 1996 Audi A3109,233 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP329 HDA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 21 Apr 2009 144,925 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

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

coolant light on

engine running poorly

exhaust heavily corroded

front bumper damaged

front sills damaged

n/s mirror heavily damaged requires attention

no coolant in header tank

o/s front tyre has deep cuts and has worn low

o/s mirror heavily damaged

o/s rear tyre inner side wall heavily damaged and has deep cuts

pitting to front discs on limit

play felt at steering wheel on limit requires attention

power steering pipes corroded

rear brake discs heavily corroded

rear number plate loose

unable to fully check sills due to side skirts fitted

wiper fouling on lettering on windscreen. requires attention

Pass 8 May 2007 130,943 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 118,070 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Near side front tyre is wearing on its inner edge.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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P329 HDA is a 1996 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P329 HDA, 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 P329 HDA registered?

P329 HDA is a 1996 Audi A3, first registered on 19 December 1996.

Is P329 HDA safe to buy?

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