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P74 SRN

1996 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

133,663 mi
Last recorded133,663 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2011
Typical for 1996 Audi A3109,233 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP74 SRN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2011 133,663 miles

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

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

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

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

emmisions taking a long time to stabolize

ns door mirror housing damaged

osf top suspension bearing slightly rough

Pass 10 Apr 2010 124,987 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2010 124,987 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 116,051 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 108,476 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 98,095 miles

corrosion on meyal parts of brake hoses.

Pass 6 Dec 2005 86,540 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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P74 SRN is a 1996 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P74 SRN, 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 P74 SRN registered?

P74 SRN is a 1996 Audi A3, first registered on 23 November 1996.

Is P74 SRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P74 SRN shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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