MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,458 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Airbag light ON
Bonnet Safty catch Stiff
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Airbag light ON
Bonnet Safty catch Stiff
air bag light on
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
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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.
Is P590 RAB safe to buy?
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