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P717 SAT

1996 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

112,772 mi
Last recorded112,772 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2013
Typical for 1996 Audi A3109,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP717 SAT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2013 112,772 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front bumper insecure

Fail 14 Jan 2013 112,772 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front bumper insecure

Pass 6 Jan 2012 96,962 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2012 96,962 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 81,173 miles

rear disc pitted

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Fail 16 Dec 2010 81,173 miles

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

rear disc pitted

Pass 17 Dec 2009 67,467 miles

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

offside rear disc corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2009 67,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

offside rear disc corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2008 56,303 miles

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 19 Nov 2008 56,299 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 50,470 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 50,468 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 43,622 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 43,622 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Pass 22 Nov 2005 38,922 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 38,922 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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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P717 SAT is a 1996 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P717 SAT, 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 P717 SAT registered?

P717 SAT is a 1996 Audi A3, first registered on 6 November 1996.

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