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P915 CFR

1996 Audi A3

Green Diesel 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

185,493 mi
Last recorded185,493 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2015
Typical for 1996 Audi A3109,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP915 CFR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2015 185,493 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both front tyres bald on edges but not exposing cords at time of test

oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2014 181,606 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Feb 2014 181,604 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 176,903 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2013 176,903 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 171,489 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 170,976 miles

Spare tyre defective

rear wiper blade insecure and worn

Fail 19 May 2011 170,976 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Spare tyre defective

rear wiper blade insecure and worn

Pass 17 Mar 2010 169,055 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 169,055 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

advise front discs scored.

Pass 9 Apr 2009 168,026 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 167,978 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Both sills [outer ] damaged [jacked up] on

Pass 4 Feb 2008 166,033 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 166,015 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 11 Jul 2007 161,080 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 148,805 miles

front brake discs worn and corroded

nearside head lamp damaged

oil leaks

pas pipes damp

rear brakes slight bind

Fail 29 Jun 2006 148,805 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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P915 CFR is a 1996 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,781cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 P915 CFR, 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 P915 CFR registered?

P915 CFR is a 1996 Audi A3, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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