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P456 VFH

1996 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,773 mi
Last recorded91,773 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2015
Typical for 1996 Audi A3109,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP456 VFH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2015 91,773 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

n/s wing mirror tempary repair

Pass 4 Feb 2014 88,518 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 85,371 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 82,129 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 77,470 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 71,566 miles

1 segment of high level brake light not working

Nearside rear light unit cracked

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 66,432 miles

nail in nearside front tyre

rear bumper damaged, repaired with tape

Fail 13 Feb 2009 66,406 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

nail in nearside front tyre

rear bumper damaged, repaired with tape

Pass 5 Nov 2007 61,896 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 61,896 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 60,178 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2005 56,460 miles

play and noise between steering column and steering rack

play in steering rack arm joints

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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P456 VFH is a 1996 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P456 VFH, 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 P456 VFH registered?

P456 VFH is a 1996 Audi A3, first registered on 5 November 1996.

Is P456 VFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P456 VFH shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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