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P794 RYM

1996 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

118,815 mi
Last recorded118,815 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2012
Typical for 1996 Audi A3109,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP794 RYM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2012 118,815 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2012 115,165 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 115,165 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 112,591 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 106,502 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 12 Dec 2009 106,502 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 104,434 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 98,097 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 98,097 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 84,474 miles

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

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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P794 RYM is a 1996 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P794 RYM, 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 P794 RYM registered?

P794 RYM is a 1996 Audi A3, first registered on 29 November 1996.

Is P794 RYM safe to buy?

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