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P873 XDE

1996 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,341 mi
Last recorded103,341 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2009
Typical for 1996 Audi A3109,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP873 XDE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2009 103,341 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 91,242 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 81,550 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 74,005 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 74,005 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Fail 6 Feb 2007 74,000 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 64,567 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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P873 XDE is a 1996 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P873 XDE, 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

How do I check the history of P873 XDE?

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What year was P873 XDE registered?

P873 XDE is a 1996 Audi A3, first registered on 30 November 1996.

Is P873 XDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P873 XDE shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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