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P75 JKR

1996 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

135,179 mi
Last recorded135,179 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2013
Typical for 1996 Audi A3109,233 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP75 JKR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2013 135,179 miles

All discs corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2013 135,177 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

All discs corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2012 132,457 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Apr 2012 132,457 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 125,013 miles

Brake servo housing has slight corrosion

Front brake discs starting to wear

Fuel tank support straps have slight corrosion

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

oil leaks

Fail 19 Apr 2011 125,013 miles

Brake servo housing has slight corrosion

Front brake discs starting to wear

Fuel tank support straps have slight corrosion

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

oil leaks

Pass 9 Apr 2010 119,791 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 115,555 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 115,555 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 111,462 miles

front no plate damaged

temp.fuel cap fitted

Fail 24 Apr 2008 111,462 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front no plate damaged

temp.fuel cap fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2007 104,075 miles

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)

front numberplate cracked

Fail 3 Feb 2007 104,075 miles

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

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

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)

front numberplate cracked

Pass 16 Dec 2005 96,141 miles

oil leak

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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P75 JKR is a 1996 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P75 JKR, 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 P75 JKR registered?

P75 JKR is a 1996 Audi A3, first registered on 16 December 1996.

Is P75 JKR safe to buy?

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