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P618 JNB

1996 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

123,861 mi
Last recorded123,861 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 1996 Audi A3109,233 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP618 JNB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2017 123,861 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Jan 2016 116,064 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread ADVISE REPLACEMENT (6.3.1d)

Offside Covers fitted upper and lower

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Dec 2015 116,064 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Coolant leak

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread ADVISE REPLACEMENT (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Covers fitted upper and lower

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Dec 2014 109,469 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

crack in windscreen

Fail 23 Dec 2014 109,469 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

crack in windscreen

Pass 3 Dec 2013 104,057 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Nov 2013 104,057 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 99,405 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 93,993 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 85,948 miles

Both rear brakes binding slightly

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake discs slightly pitted

Slight freeplay at steering wheel

front number plate deterioration

Pass 16 Nov 2009 79,752 miles

breather pipe split in engine bay.

Pass 19 Nov 2008 71,987 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 66,608 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 62,355 miles

advise front number plate damage

advise osf and nsf head light units are of different types

advise two blud out in rear middle high stop light

Fail 20 Nov 2006 62,355 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

advise front number plate damage

advise osf and nsf head light units are of different types

advise two blud out in rear middle high stop light

Pass 1 Nov 2005 59,428 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 59,428 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P618 JNB is a 1996 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 P618 JNB, 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 P618 JNB registered?

P618 JNB is a 1996 Audi A3, first registered on 9 December 1996.

Is P618 JNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P618 JNB shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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