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P816 VFG

1996 Audi A3

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

108,170 mi
Last recorded108,170 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2012
Typical for 1996 Audi A3109,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP816 VFG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2012 108,170 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

nearside front shock absorber has slight play

Fail 6 Jan 2012 108,170 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

2x bolts loose on drive shaft

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

nearside front shock absorber has slight play

offside rear handbrake lever not returning fully

Pass 10 Jan 2011 92,714 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2009 75,103 miles

front tyres below limit on inner edges

offside rear handbrake lever not returning fully but operation still ok

registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 19 Dec 2009 75,103 miles

front tyres below limit on inner edges

offside rear handbrake lever not returning fully but operation still ok

Pass 4 Dec 2008 56,218 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 66,188 miles

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust centre box heat shild lose at rear end

Pass 6 Nov 2007 47,257 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 46,913 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 45,429 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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P816 VFG is a 1996 Audi A3 in Green 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 P816 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 P816 VFG registered?

P816 VFG is a 1996 Audi A3, first registered on 7 December 1996.

Is P816 VFG safe to buy?

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