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P759 RYM

1996 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

194,720 mi
Last recorded194,720 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2016
Typical for 1996 Audi A3109,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP759 RYM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2016 194,720 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

coolant leak

Pass 3 Nov 2015 179,788 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 169,913 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 162,669 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 154,097 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 154,097 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 141,567 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 131,913 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 120,691 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 3 Nov 2008 110,925 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 98,431 miles

Nearside rear brake binding on slightly

Rear number plate starting to separate slightly

Slight play/"knocking" felt at steering wheel in operation

Various small chips in front screen swept areas

Pass 31 Oct 2006 84,690 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2005 71,346 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2005 71,190 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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P759 RYM is a 1996 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 P759 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 P759 RYM registered?

P759 RYM is a 1996 Audi A3, first registered on 29 November 1996.

Is P759 RYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P759 RYM shows 14 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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