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P462 TFB

1996 Audi A3

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

139,752 mi
Last recorded139,752 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2009
Typical for 1996 Audi A3109,233 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP462 TFB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 14 Aug 2009 139,752 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 128,655 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 119,374 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 103,147 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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P462 TFB is a 1996 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P462 TFB, 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 P462 TFB registered?

P462 TFB is a 1996 Audi A3, first registered on 29 November 1996.

Is P462 TFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P462 TFB shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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