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P84 HLV

1996 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

144,486 mi
Last recorded144,486 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2010
Typical for 1996 Audi A3109,233 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP84 HLV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2010 144,486 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise front and rear number plates in poor condision

advise offside rear tyre wearing on edge

Fail 22 Mar 2010 144,486 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise front and rear number plates in poor condision

advise offside rear tyre wearing on edge

Pass 27 Mar 2009 127,577 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 127,569 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

o/s/r seat back rest lower mounting point broken

Pass 21 Feb 2008 112,184 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 112,178 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 106,566 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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P84 HLV is a 1996 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P84 HLV, 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 P84 HLV registered?

P84 HLV is a 1996 Audi A3, first registered on 18 December 1996.

Is P84 HLV safe to buy?

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