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P380 RYP

1996 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

156,556 mi
Last recorded156,556 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2013
Typical for 1996 Audi A3109,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP380 RYP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2013 156,556 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 154,720 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 148,738 miles

both front tyres wearing thin on edge(s)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 144,128 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 132,736 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 132,736 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 123,878 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 123,878 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 112,045 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 101,102 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 101,102 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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P380 RYP is a 1996 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P380 RYP, 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 P380 RYP registered?

P380 RYP is a 1996 Audi A3, first registered on 17 December 1996.

Is P380 RYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P380 RYP shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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