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P358 CVJ

1996 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

108,932 mi
Last recorded108,932 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2008
Typical for 1996 Audi A3109,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP358 CVJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2008 108,932 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 108,930 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

AIR BAG LIGHT FLASHING ON

BRAKE FLIUD LEVEL LOW

CENTRE EXHAUST RUSTY

FRONT BRAKE HOSES PERISHED

FRONT INDICATOR BULBS FADING

HANDBRAKE CABLES RUSTY

KNOCK FROM STEERING WHEN ROCKED

N/S/F OUTER BRAKE PAD WORN LOW

OIL LEAK

P.A.S PIPE DAMP

PLAY IN ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES

RATTLE FROM FRONT SUSPENSION

Pass 7 Sep 2007 104,359 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 104,358 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)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Fail 7 Sep 2006 95,871 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 95,871 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 87,375 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 CVJ is a 1996 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P358 CVJ, 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 P358 CVJ registered?

P358 CVJ is a 1996 Audi A3, first registered on 23 October 1996.

Is P358 CVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P358 CVJ shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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