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P414 PVS

1996 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,745 mi
Last recorded98,745 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2011
Typical for 1996 Audi A3109,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP414 PVS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 Jan 2011 98,745 miles

Both rear tyres sidewalls perished/cracking

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside handbrake cable partially insecure

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 98,745 miles

Both rear tyres sidewalls perished/cracking

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside handbrake cable partially insecure

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 95,529 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 91,497 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 91,344 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 84,531 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 84,531 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 78,720 miles

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

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

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

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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P414 PVS is a 1996 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P414 PVS, 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

How do I check the history of P414 PVS?

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What year was P414 PVS registered?

P414 PVS is a 1996 Audi A3, first registered on 25 November 1996.

Is P414 PVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P414 PVS shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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