MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,128 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
engine damp with oil,Some play in both front antiroll bar mounting bushes
rear suspension springs,Rear suspension axle beam surface corrosion
surface corrosion offside rear arch,Some seperation in front nearside/offside wishbone rear mounting bushes
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
engine damp with oil,Some play in both front antiroll bar mounting bushes
rear suspension springs,Rear suspension axle beam surface corrosion
surface corrosion offside rear arch,Some seperation in front nearside/offside wishbone rear mounting bushes
Oil leak
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
engine damp with oil,offside rear wheel arch surface corrosion
rear suspension coil springs surface corrosion
slight movement in front antiroll bar mounting bushes,Some seperation and slight movement in nearside/offside front wishbone rear mounting bushes
surface corrosion in most brake pipes,Exhaust centre bridge support rotted off
damaged to nearside door mirror
corrosion most metal brake pipes
corrosion offside rear weheel arch
exhaust corroded and centre box mounting detached but supported
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Oil leak
exhaust centre mounting detached support member fitted rear box mounting corroded
front brakes show abrake imbalance / fluctuation
front lower suspension arm rear mounting bushes perishing nearside shows slight play
offside rear wheel arch areas showing corrosion
slight play in front antiroll bar bushes
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Oil leak
exhaust centre mounting detached support member fitted rear box mounting corroded
exhaust heat sheild insecure
front brakes show abrake imbalance / fluctuation
front lower suspension arm rear mounting bushes perishing nearside shows slight play
slight play in front antiroll bar bushes
Gearbox oil leak
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside rear wheel bearing slight noise (Road tested vehicle no noise heard)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Surface cuts in nearside front & rear tyres
Gearbox oil leak
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside rear wheel bearing slight noise (Road tested vehicle no noise heard)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Surface cuts in nearside front & rear tyres
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P438 XFC is a 1996 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 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 P438 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 P438 XFC registered?
P438 XFC is a 1996 Audi A3, first registered on 3 September 1996.
Is P438 XFC safe to buy?
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