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P878 FOM

1996 Audi A3

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,601 mi
Last recorded98,601 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2009
Typical for 1996 Audi A3109,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP878 FOM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2009 98,601 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

excess travel in hand brake

n/s/ mirror inscure

o/s/ door hinges worn

Fail 21 Apr 2009 98,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

excess travel in hand brake

n/s/ mirror inscure

o/s/ door hinges worn

Pass 22 Apr 2008 92,222 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

rear registration plate marked

Fail 22 Apr 2008 92,222 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

rear registration plate marked

Pass 23 Apr 2007 85,543 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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P878 FOM is a 1996 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P878 FOM, 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 P878 FOM registered?

P878 FOM is a 1996 Audi A3, first registered on 20 November 1996.

Is P878 FOM safe to buy?

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