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P76 PVT

1996 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

126,643 mi
Last recorded126,643 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2015
Typical for 1996 Audi A3109,233 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP76 PVT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2015 126,643 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 123,403 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 123,353 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 120,436 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 117,735 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 117,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 114,377 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside sill damaged

offside rear spring corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2011 114,361 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside sill damaged

nearside wiper blade slightly split

offside rear brake disc corroded

offside rear spring corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2010 112,076 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 27 May 2009 108,195 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 105,423 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 100,579 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 94,216 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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P76 PVT is a 1996 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P76 PVT, 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 P76 PVT registered?

P76 PVT is a 1996 Audi A3, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P76 PVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P76 PVT shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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