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P358 CUX

1996 Audi A3

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

162,981 mi
Last recorded162,981 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2011
Typical for 1996 Audi A3109,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP358 CUX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2011 162,981 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

front brake discs worn and coroded

rear brake discs worn and coroded

Pass 11 Dec 2010 156,595 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 147,846 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 147,846 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 139,492 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 126,283 miles

CHILD SEAT FITTED TO BOTH NEARSIDE REAR AND OFFSIDE REAR SEATS NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF SEATBELTS,REAR HIGH LEVEL STOP LAMP NOT WORKING FULLY,NEARSIDE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WEEPING SLIGHTLY,FRONT PADS LOOK LOWISH?,NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WEAR

Fail 26 Nov 2007 126,283 miles

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

CHILD SEAT FITTED TO BOTH NEARSIDE REAR AND OFFSIDE REAR SEATS NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF SEATBELTS,REAR HIGH LEVEL STOP LAMP NOT WORKING FULLY,NEARSIDE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WEEPING SLIGHTLY,FRONT PADS LOOK LOWISH?,NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WEAR

Pass 15 Dec 2006 114,808 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

centre brake light incomplete

condensation nearside front indicator lamp unit

Fail 15 Dec 2006 114,808 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

centre brake lights incomplete

condensation nearside front indicator lens

Pass 1 Dec 2005 101,211 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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P358 CUX is a 1996 Audi A3 in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P358 CUX, 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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P358 CUX is a 1996 Audi A3, first registered on 10 December 1996.

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