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P799 VFG

1996 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

154,954 mi
Last recorded154,954 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2014
Typical for 1996 Audi A3109,233 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP799 VFG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2014 154,954 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 154,951 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 146,847 miles

Air bag light on

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 136,879 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Mar 2012 136,879 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 126,875 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 126,874 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2010 116,638 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Jan 2010 116,625 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 May 2009 113,742 miles

Both rear tyres started to perish

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

warring light ON

Pass 13 May 2008 101,169 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 May 2008 101,168 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2007 90,744 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 90,744 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Dec 2005 84,109 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 84,109 miles

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

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

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

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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P799 VFG is a 1996 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 P799 VFG, 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 P799 VFG registered?

P799 VFG is a 1996 Audi A3, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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