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P405 XFC

1996 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

51,102 mi
Last recorded51,102 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2015
Typical for 1996 Audi A3109,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP405 XFC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2015 51,102 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front nail in tyre

Rear tyres outer sidewalls deteriorating

Fail 17 Aug 2015 51,102 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front nail in tyre

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

Rear tyre outer sidewalls deteriorating

Fail 17 Aug 2015 51,097 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front nail in tyre

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

Rear tyre outer sidewalls deteriorating

Pass 16 Aug 2014 46,902 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Aug 2014 46,902 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 42,665 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 37,954 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 36,588 miles

nearside front indicator lens damaged

offside and nearside rear tyres starting to crack around outer edge of tyre wall

Pass 17 Aug 2010 34,849 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 33,450 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 32,503 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 31,490 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 30,569 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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P405 XFC is a 1996 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P405 XFC, 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 P405 XFC registered?

P405 XFC is a 1996 Audi A3, first registered on 3 September 1996.

Is P405 XFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P405 XFC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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