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P590 RAB

1996 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

129,458 mi
Last recorded129,458 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2014
Typical for 1996 Audi A3109,233 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP590 RAB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2014 129,458 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 123,609 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 123,510 miles

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

Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 9 May 2013 123,464 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both front lower arm bushes starting to split

centre exhaust bracket broken

n/s/r tyre out of shape around inner edge

Pass 25 May 2012 112,702 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)

airbag light on

both front lower arm bushes starting to split

centre exhaust bracket broken

n/s/r tyre out of shape

Fail 25 May 2012 122,696 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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)

airbag light on

both front lower arm bushes starting to split

centre exhaust bracket broken

n/s/r tyre out of shape

Pass 26 May 2011 121,073 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

air bag light on

both front brake discs slightly pitted on inner sides

both front lower arm bushes starting to split

both rear brake discs slightly pitted

centre exhaust bracket broken

front exhaust heat shield insecure

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 26 May 2011 121,073 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

air bag light on

both front brake discs slightly pitted on inner sides

both front lower arm bushes starting to split

both rear brake discs slightly pitted

centre exhaust bracket broken

front exhaust heat shield insecure

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 19 May 2010 116,672 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

air bag light on

both front lower arm bushes starting to split

centre exhaust braket broken

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

n/s/r tyre out of shape

Fail 17 May 2010 116,666 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

air bag light on

both front lower arm bushes starting to split

centre exhaust braket broken

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

n/s/r tyre out of shape

Pass 23 May 2009 112,353 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

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

both front lower arm bushes starting to split

heat sheild on cat insecure

Fail 23 May 2009 112,353 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak

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

both front lower arm bushes starting to split

heat sheild on cat insecure

Fail 23 May 2008 108,520 miles

Airbag light ON

Bonnet Safty catch Stiff

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2008 108,520 miles

Airbag light ON

Bonnet Safty catch Stiff

Pass 20 Mar 2007 102,978 miles

air bag light on

Pass 16 Dec 2005 96,021 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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P590 RAB is a 1996 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 P590 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.

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P590 RAB is a 1996 Audi A3, first registered on 15 October 1996.

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