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P490 UFR

1996 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

127,320 mi
Last recorded127,320 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 1996 Audi A3109,233 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP490 UFR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 May 2018 127,320 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 127,126 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 May 2017 114,128 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 114,075 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake discs in poor condition

rusty brake pipes rear

rusty brake pipes rear

Pass 27 Apr 2016 108,729 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2016 108,727 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 106,248 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

n/s + o/s rear shock absorber top mounting are corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2015 106,248 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

n/s + o/s rear shock absorber top mounting are corroded

Pass 20 May 2014 102,702 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

both rear shock absorber top mts corroding

Fail 19 May 2014 102,700 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear shock absorber top mts corroding

offside rear caliper hand brake lever not returning fully

Pass 10 May 2013 99,674 miles

O/Side rear brake back plate is corroded

Power steering pipe showing signs of fluid leak

Fail 8 May 2013 99,674 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

O/Side rear brake back plate is corroded

Power steering pipe showing signs of fluid leak

Fail 10 May 2012 96,514 miles

rear wiper blade torn

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear exhaust sleeve clamp corroded

Pass 10 May 2012 96,514 miles

rear exhaust sleeve clamp corroded

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 23 May 2011 92,949 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 88,340 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 88,340 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

air bag light on

Pass 13 May 2009 83,842 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 77,401 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2008 77,401 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 69,678 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

child seat belt has not re connected

Pass 16 May 2006 61,893 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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P490 UFR is a 1996 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P490 UFR, 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 P490 UFR registered?

P490 UFR is a 1996 Audi A3, first registered on 28 October 1996.

Is P490 UFR safe to buy?

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