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P810 RYM

1996 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

77,664 mi
Last recorded77,664 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 1996 Audi A3109,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP810 RYM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 77,664 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 77,671 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2016 76,110 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear metal brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc in poor condition

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in poor condition

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Oct 2016 76,106 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended rear bush (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended rear bush (2.4.F.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear metal brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc in poor condition

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in poor condition

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 73,453 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 21 Oct 2014 70,909 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Oct 2014 70,904 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 67,865 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 67,788 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 63,891 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 61,400 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 61,400 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 59,208 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 56,749 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

cat heatsheild insecure

Pass 27 Oct 2008 53,326 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 50,377 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 47,502 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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P810 RYM is a 1996 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 P810 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 P810 RYM registered?

P810 RYM is a 1996 Audi A3, first registered on 22 November 1996.

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