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P527 HSN

1996 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

170,537 mi
Last recorded170,537 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 1996 Audi A3109,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP527 HSN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2017 170,537 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front worn on both edge, more so the inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

oil leak @ engine/gearbox

Fail 13 Nov 2017 170,451 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front worn on both edge, more so the inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

oil leak @ engine/gearbox

Pass 13 Oct 2016 162,646 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S registration plate lamp wasn't working then came on during test

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

Fail 12 Oct 2016 162,626 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 154,935 miles

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

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

engine oil leak @ rear of engine

Fail 7 Oct 2015 154,844 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

engine oil leak @ rear of engine

Pass 7 Nov 2014 150,548 miles

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Slight knock in steering column area

The nearside rear tyre perrishing in centre tread

Fail 30 Oct 2014 150,453 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Slight knock in steering column area

The nearside rear tyre perrishing in centre tread

Pass 23 Oct 2013 142,373 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 141,655 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 141,655 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 May 2012 140,098 miles

engine oil leak

radiator leaking

Pass 3 May 2011 138,958 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 137,823 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 136,896 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 135,713 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear registration plate deteriorated and front plate cracked

Fail 30 Apr 2008 135,662 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear registration plate deteriorated and front plate cracked

Pass 2 May 2007 134,419 miles

both rear tyre outer side walls cracked

Pass 3 May 2006 132,125 miles
Fail 1 May 2006 132,125 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P527 HSN is a 1996 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 P527 HSN, 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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P527 HSN is a 1996 Audi A3, first registered on 14 October 1996.

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