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P863 KOJ

1996 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

105,091 mi
Last recorded105,091 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2013
Typical for 1996 Audi A3109,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP863 KOJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2013 105,091 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 105,087 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 96,184 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 96,179 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

emmissions not checked dueto exhaust blockage

Pass 13 Sep 2011 86,749 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front tyre has cut in tread edge

Fail 13 Sep 2011 86,747 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front tyre has cut in tread edge

Pass 31 Aug 2010 78,533 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 72,133 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 72,133 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 65,829 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2008 65,829 miles

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 23 Apr 2007 59,223 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 20 Apr 2006 54,944 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 54,944 miles

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

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

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

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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P863 KOJ is a 1996 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 P863 KOJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P863 KOJ registered?

P863 KOJ is a 1996 Audi A3, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P863 KOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P863 KOJ shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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