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P881 LNA

1996 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

102,692 mi
Last recorded102,692 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 Audi A3109,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP881 LNA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2011 102,692 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 97,466 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 89,252 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 89,252 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2007 76,336 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 67,226 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2005 60,199 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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P881 LNA is a 1996 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P881 LNA, 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 P881 LNA registered?

P881 LNA is a 1996 Audi A3, first registered on 18 November 1996.

Is P881 LNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P881 LNA shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P881 LNA have outstanding finance?

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