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P691 ORO

1996 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

147,349 mi
Last recorded147,349 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2008
Typical for 1996 Audi A3109,233 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP691 ORO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2008 147,349 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

air bag warning light on

nearside seatbelt stalk damaged casing

travel in parkbrake

Fail 2 Jan 2008 147,349 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

air bag warning light on

nearside seatbelt stalk damaged casing

travel in parkbrake

Pass 20 Sep 2006 142,972 miles

Air bag light on

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

N/S Door mirror glass missing

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

clutch pipe leaking

Fail 19 Sep 2006 142,972 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Air bag light on

Clutch pipe leaking

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

N/S Door mirror glass missing

Pass 2 Sep 2005 135,933 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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P691 ORO is a 1996 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P691 ORO, 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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What year was P691 ORO registered?

P691 ORO is a 1996 Audi A3, first registered on 21 November 1996.

Is P691 ORO safe to buy?

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