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P411 XFC

1996 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2021
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

131,684 mi
Last recorded131,684 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2020
Typical for 1996 Audi A3109,233 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP411 XFC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2020 131,684 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 131,684 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative all (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 126,903 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 123,556 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 26 Feb 2018 123,556 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 121,740 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 120,043 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 120,043 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 117,881 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 117,881 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 116,125 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 116,125 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 113,196 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 109,441 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 109,441 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 106,097 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 106,097 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Feb 2010 102,256 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 102,256 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 98,908 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 98,908 miles

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 94,701 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 94,693 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 88,028 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 88,028 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2006 79,250 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 23 Feb 2006 79,250 miles

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

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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P411 XFC is a 1996 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P411 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P411 XFC registered?

P411 XFC is a 1996 Audi A3, first registered on 3 September 1996.

Is P411 XFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P411 XFC shows 27 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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