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P791 RYK

1996 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,500 mi
Last recorded100,500 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2016
Typical for 1996 Audi A3109,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP791 RYK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2016 100,500 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 94,808 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2015 94,808 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 89,140 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 89,140 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 82,330 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 31 Dec 2011 75,755 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Dec 2011 75,755 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 71,076 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 61,011 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 54,133 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 54,133 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 47,518 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 47,518 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Dec 2005 42,541 miles

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

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

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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P791 RYK is a 1996 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P791 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P791 RYK registered?

P791 RYK is a 1996 Audi A3, first registered on 27 November 1996.

Is P791 RYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P791 RYK shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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