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P903 PTM

1996 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,270 mi
Last recorded158,270 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2014
Typical for 1996 Audi A3109,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP903 PTM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2014 158,270 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 149,537 miles

bonnet release lever is siezed

o/s front to rear brake pipe is corroded

radiator is leaking

rear brake discs are heavily corroded

slight freeplay & knocking coming from steering column area

Fail 7 Jan 2013 149,537 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

bonnet release lever is siezed

o/s front to rear brake pipe is corroded

radiator is leaking

rear brake discs are heavily corroded

slight freeplay & knocking coming from steering column area

Pass 11 Jan 2012 141,650 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 127,501 miles

plastic wheelarch protection fitted

Fail 30 Nov 2010 127,501 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

plastic wheelarch protection fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2009 107,390 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 97,426 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 24 Nov 2008 97,426 miles

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 97,411 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 17 Aug 2007 97,411 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

suface corrosion to all brake disc

Pass 16 May 2006 94,986 miles

Drivers door mirror secured with tape

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

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

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

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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P903 PTM is a 1996 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P903 PTM, 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 P903 PTM registered?

P903 PTM is a 1996 Audi A3, first registered on 18 December 1996.

Is P903 PTM safe to buy?

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