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P602 WBV

1996 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,628 mi
Last recorded119,628 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2015
Typical for 1996 Audi A3109,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP602 WBV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2015 119,628 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

OSR tyre has cracks on side wall

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 5 Jan 2015 119,621 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

OSR tyre has cracks on side wall

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 29 Oct 2013 102,075 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/S/R tyre is deteriated.

Fail 28 Oct 2013 102,068 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/S/R tyre is deteriated.

Pass 8 Nov 2012 91,576 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 88,763 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 17 Nov 2011 88,763 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 82,830 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 79,435 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 73,912 miles

Offside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 72,732 miles

Coolant leak

rear number plate seperating

surface corrosion on all discs

Pass 5 Sep 2006 68,788 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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P602 WBV is a 1996 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P602 WBV, 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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P602 WBV is a 1996 Audi A3, first registered on 29 November 1996.

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