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P718 XFT

1996 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

134,116 mi
Last recorded134,116 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2015
Typical for 1996 Audi A3109,233 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP718 XFT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2015 134,116 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 131,510 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 127,864 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 124,398 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jun 2011 121,018 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 116,926 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 116,926 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009

Both number plate will need attention in the near future.

Nearside front tyre.

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 106,543 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 101,719 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 96,477 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 96,477 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P718 XFT is a 1996 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 P718 XFT, 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 P718 XFT registered?

P718 XFT is a 1996 Audi A3, first registered on 25 November 1996.

Is P718 XFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P718 XFT shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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