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P581 NNG

1996 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,143 mi
Last recorded126,143 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2008
Typical for 1996 Audi A3109,233 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Audi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP581 NNG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2008 126,143 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres perished

Pass 26 Nov 2007 121,015 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 107,648 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2006 107,648 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2005 97,096 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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P581 NNG is a 1996 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P581 NNG, 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

How do I check the history of P581 NNG?

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What year was P581 NNG registered?

P581 NNG is a 1996 Audi A3, first registered on 21 October 1996.

Is P581 NNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P581 NNG shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P581 NNG have outstanding finance?

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