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P381 OKK

1996 Audi A3

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

159,897 mi
Last recorded159,897 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2016
Typical for 1996 Audi A3109,233 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP381 OKK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2016 159,897 miles

Center exhaust mount broken but still securely supported

Main beam flash function not working

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

Fail 30 Jun 2016 159,897 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Center exhaust mount broken but still securely supported

Main beam flash function not working

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 158,105 miles

Coolant leak from radiator

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jun 2015 158,104 miles

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

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

Coolant leak from radiator

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 156,852 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight coolant leak from radiator

Pass 1 Jul 2013 155,197 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Jul 2013 155,197 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 153,215 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 150,867 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jun 2011 150,867 miles

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

Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 149,241 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 149,241 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 145,384 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 139,063 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 139,063 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 127,730 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 108,414 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 108,414 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

front brake discs and pads approx 4000

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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P381 OKK is a 1996 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 P381 OKK, 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 P381 OKK registered?

P381 OKK is a 1996 Audi A3, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P381 OKK safe to buy?

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