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P513 LNV

1996 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

101,013 mi
Last recorded101,013 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2012
Typical for 1996 Audi A3109,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP513 LNV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2012 101,013 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Jul 2011 93,009 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 93,009 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 87,406 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 80,637 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 73,890 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 73,890 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 64,072 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 May 2006 58,059 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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P513 LNV is a 1996 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P513 LNV, 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 P513 LNV registered?

P513 LNV is a 1996 Audi A3, first registered on 19 December 1996.

Is P513 LNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P513 LNV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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