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P423 XFC

1996 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

124,462 mi
Last recorded124,462 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 1996 Audi A3109,233 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP423 XFC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 124,462 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 116,358 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 99,475 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 97,472 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2012 93,929 miles

ADVISE OIL LEAK

ADVISE SMALL SPLIT IN OUTER SIDEWALL

Pass 9 Jun 2011 89,290 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 89,290 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

ADVISE FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN TO EXCESS

ADVISE FRONT WINDOWS TINTED

ADVISE OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN TO EXCESS

Pass 25 Jun 2010 82,562 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 82,562 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre brake light not working

Engine coolant leaking

Front and rear discs corroded

Minor damage to both rear light units

Minor leak from power steering pipes

Rear bumper cracked

Slight play in nearside and offside steering arms

Suspect centre exhaust mount missing

Pass 17 Jun 2009 75,784 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 75,784 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2008 70,475 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 70,475 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 67,022 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 63,739 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 63,739 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

front number plate

headlamp aim not checked

nearside front headlamp has stone chip in glass

nearside front indicator bulb slightly pale

nearside front tyre 2mm inner edge

nearside rear light lens damaged

offside front bumper damaged. offside rear wing damaged

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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P423 XFC is a 1996 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P423 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 P423 XFC registered?

P423 XFC is a 1996 Audi A3, first registered on 3 September 1996.

Is P423 XFC safe to buy?

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