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P868 LEV

1996 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

84,516 mi
Last recorded84,516 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2022
Typical for 1996 Audi A3109,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP868 LEV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2022 84,516 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Feb 2022 84,516 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 75,885 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 55,676 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 55,509 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 38,105 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 23,089 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 23,088 miles

Wheel bolt(s) missing one wheel bolt missing out of every wheel (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 9,829 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 8,102 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 7,678 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 7,256 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 6,811 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 6,409 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 5,959 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 5,587 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 15,234 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 4,862 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 4,498 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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P868 LEV is a 1996 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 P868 LEV, 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 P868 LEV registered?

P868 LEV is a 1996 Audi A3, first registered on 22 November 1996.

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The MOT history for P868 LEV shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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