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P434 XFC

1996 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

179,642 mi
Last recorded179,642 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 Audi A3109,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP434 XFC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2012 179,642 miles

engine oily

play in offside front wheel bearing

power steering pipes very rusty

slight play nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 28 Jul 2012 179,642 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine oily

play in offside front wheel bearing

power steering pipes very rusty

slight play nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 15 Aug 2011 165,429 miles

o/s/f rack inner arm joint play

Pass 24 Sep 2010 152,148 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 16 Sep 2010 152,075 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

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

Coolant leak

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 135,305 miles

High level stop lamp partial illumination

Offside door mirror damaged

Oil leak

Fail 16 Sep 2009 135,296 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

High level stop lamp partial illumination

Offside door mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2008 130,620 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 122,552 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 122,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 113,379 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 103,143 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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P434 XFC is a 1996 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P434 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 P434 XFC registered?

P434 XFC is a 1996 Audi A3, first registered on 3 September 1996.

Is P434 XFC safe to buy?

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