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P754 RYM

1996 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,118 mi
Last recorded129,118 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2013
Typical for 1996 Audi A3109,233 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP754 RYM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2013 129,118 miles

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

some cracking to windscreen outside wiper sweep

Fail 4 Sep 2013 129,086 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

some cracking to windscreen outside wiper sweep

Pass 1 Jun 2012 122,645 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 1 Jun 2012 122,619 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 104,953 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 99,823 miles

Hand brake normaly works better on this model of car

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

centre exhaust mounting broken but still supports the exhaust as it's fitted below the exhaust

Fail 7 Nov 2009 99,715 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

centre exhaust mounting broken but still supports as it's fitted under the exhaust

Pass 13 Nov 2008 88,664 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 88,664 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 83,864 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 78,873 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 66,180 miles

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

temporary fuel cap fitted

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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P754 RYM is a 1996 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P754 RYM, 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 P754 RYM registered?

P754 RYM is a 1996 Audi A3, first registered on 14 November 1996.

Is P754 RYM safe to buy?

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