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P446 XFC

1996 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

144,004 mi
Last recorded144,004 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2016
Typical for 1996 Audi A3109,233 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP446 XFC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2016 144,004 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 144,004 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 125,196 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 120,812 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 116,698 miles

knock in steering column assembly

Pass 20 Apr 2012 111,460 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Apr 2012 111,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 105,883 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 101,836 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 8 Apr 2009 96,803 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 90,037 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 80,421 miles

Nearside tyre worn to limit

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 69,358 miles

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

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

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

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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P446 XFC is a 1996 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 P446 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 P446 XFC registered?

P446 XFC is a 1996 Audi A3, first registered on 3 September 1996.

Is P446 XFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P446 XFC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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