MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
66,507 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
o/s front wheel slightly catching on inner wing
sign of body filler on o/s rear outer sill
sign of damage to o/s front and rear chassis (poor repairs)
sign of grease on n/s front c.v boot
Offside Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P385 BUB is a 1996 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 P385 BUB, 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 P385 BUB registered?
P385 BUB is a 1996 Audi A3, first registered on 22 November 1996.
Is P385 BUB safe to buy?
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