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P470 HJA

1996 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

101,537 mi
Last recorded101,537 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2019
Typical for 1996 Audi A3109,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP470 HJA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2019 101,537 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security boot floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both sides (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

wax oil to chassis to floor

Fail 8 Nov 2019 101,533 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively cailper (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting boot floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both sides (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

wax oil to chassis to floor

Pass 9 Nov 2018 92,112 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 84,071 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 84,071 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 74,687 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively will require disks when pads are replaced. (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play Track rod. (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play Track rod. (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Protection applied. (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak from engine.

Pass 22 Oct 2015 65,802 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 59,133 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 54,122 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2013 54,122 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 53,147 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 52,225 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 50,843 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 49,291 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 47,302 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 45,579 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 43,854 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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P470 HJA is a 1996 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 P470 HJA, 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 P470 HJA registered?

P470 HJA is a 1996 Audi A3, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P470 HJA safe to buy?

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