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P770 ODA

1996 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

152,502 mi
Last recorded152,502 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2018
Typical for 1996 Audi A3109,233 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP770 ODA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2018 152,502 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake has little reserve

Pass 2 Oct 2017 150,317 miles

Oil leak ()

corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 3 Oct 2016 146,060 miles

Oil leak ()

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 141,861 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 138,194 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 138,194 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 135,096 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 131,867 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 128,279 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 124,270 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

condensation in o/s headlamp unit.

Pass 15 Sep 2009 122,573 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 121,192 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 119,636 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2007 119,636 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2007 116,450 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 111,195 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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P770 ODA is a 1996 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P770 ODA, 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 P770 ODA registered?

P770 ODA is a 1996 Audi A3, first registered on 19 November 1996.

Is P770 ODA safe to buy?

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