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P373 SOO

1996 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

114,758 mi
Last recorded114,758 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2011
Typical for 1996 Audi A3109,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP373 SOO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2011 114,758 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 114,757 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 109,026 miles

Oil leak

centre exhaust mount broken but still supporting exhaust

Pass 5 Mar 2009 105,049 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 105,047 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 100,542 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 100,542 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 95,094 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 95,093 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2006 80,570 miles

Offside Outer Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 80,570 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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P373 SOO is a 1996 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P373 SOO, 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 P373 SOO registered?

P373 SOO is a 1996 Audi A3, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P373 SOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P373 SOO shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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