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P576 RAB

1996 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

12,002 mi
Last recorded12,002 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2015
Typical for 1996 Audi A3109,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP576 RAB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2015 12,002 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Jan 2015 101,956 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 91,852 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 82,286 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 82,286 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 74,151 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 74,151 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 63,810 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 55,684 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 44,837 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Note! nearside & offside track rod end covers have small splits in them.

Pass 24 Oct 2008 44,837 miles

Note! nearside & offside track rod end covers have small splits in them.

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 43,236 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 41,419 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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P576 RAB is a 1996 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P576 RAB, 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 P576 RAB registered?

P576 RAB is a 1996 Audi A3, first registered on 23 October 1996.

Is P576 RAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P576 RAB shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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