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P811 VFG

1996 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

106,883 mi
Last recorded106,883 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 1996 Audi A3109,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP811 VFG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2019 106,883 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 104,915 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2018 104,915 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 103,236 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Aug 2016 102,620 miles

Oil leak ()

fuel cap seal deteriorating

Fail 31 Aug 2016 102,620 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit STRONG ADVISORY (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

fuel cap seal deteriorating

offside wiper blade smearing

Pass 27 Aug 2015 101,447 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 100,027 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 100,027 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 99,252 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2013 99,252 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2012 95,645 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2011 89,442 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 89,440 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 81,989 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all tyres 2mm edges - off side rear small nail

cat heat sheild loose

near side front oil

off side door hard to shut

sills dents - car marks

Pass 20 Mar 2009 76,945 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 71,362 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 66,013 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 61,617 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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P811 VFG is a 1996 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 P811 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 P811 VFG registered?

P811 VFG is a 1996 Audi A3, first registered on 22 November 1996.

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