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P782 RYK

1996 Audi A3

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

141,259 mi
Last recorded141,259 miles
Recorded on30 May 2013
Typical for 1996 Audi A3109,233 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP782 RYK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2013 141,259 miles

Coolant leak

Coolant level low

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 May 2013 141,259 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Coolant leak

Coolant level low

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 130,581 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust slighty corroded

front brake disc rusted but ok

Pass 24 Sep 2011 130,170 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both sides front and rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Fail 17 Sep 2011 130,167 miles

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

Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both sides front and rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Pass 2 Aug 2010 124,930 miles

Front brake discs are worn/corroded on the inner face

Front registration plate is slightly damaged

Fail 2 Aug 2010 124,929 miles

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

Front brake discs are worn/corroded on the inner face

Front registration plate is slightly damaged

Pass 5 Aug 2009 117,086 miles

Engine covers fitted at time of test

Exhaust internals loose/rattling

Oil leak

Fail 31 Jul 2009 117,086 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Engine covers fitted at time of test

Exhaust internals loose/rattling

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Aug 2008 111,399 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 111,399 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 102,988 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 102,988 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 May 2006 91,098 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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P782 RYK is a 1996 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,781cc 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 P782 RYK, 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 P782 RYK registered?

P782 RYK is a 1996 Audi A3, first registered on 15 November 1996.

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