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P540 MSG

1996 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

161,836 mi
Last recorded161,836 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2012
Typical for 1996 Audi A3109,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP540 MSG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2012 161,836 miles

O/S/R brake discs is showing signs of corrosion.

O/S/R caliper/pivot feels partially seized.

Pass 15 Jul 2011 154,496 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 154,495 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 146,738 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 146,732 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

brake pipes greased

exhaust mount broken & exhaust noisy

front brake discs wear lip & slight corroded

nsf wishbone bush split & osf seperating

oil leak

osr brake disc corroded & discoloured

pas pipe corroded & suspect leak

play front roll bar mounts

play nsf wheel bearing / play nsr & suspect noise

play steering rack

rear wiper torn

steering knock

windscreen chipped

Pass 7 Aug 2009 138,281 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 138,240 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

both os wheels inner rims damaged slightly

exhaust noisy/vibration, centre mount broken off & slight blow join

front brake discs slight corrosion, rear brake discoloured

gearbox area damp

osf wishbone bush seperating, nsf bush split

osr brake lever off stop

play handbrake/ some dents scratches

play nsf track rod end

radiatro badly corroded & suspect leaking

Fail 1 Aug 2008 128,411 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on edges

front and rear tyres different sizes,front tyres 205/40R17H,rear tyres215/45ZR17W

Pass 1 Aug 2008 128,411 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on edges

front and rear tyres different sizes,front tyres 205/40R17H,rear tyres215/45ZR17W

Pass 5 Sep 2007 114,646 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 101,247 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Oct 2005 91,371 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 91,371 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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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P540 MSG is a 1996 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P540 MSG, 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 P540 MSG registered?

P540 MSG is a 1996 Audi A3, first registered on 14 November 1996.

Is P540 MSG safe to buy?

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