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P919 WAP

1996 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

102,371 mi
Last recorded102,371 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2013
Typical for 1996 Audi A3109,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP919 WAP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2013 102,371 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 88,794 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Nov 2009 76,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 76,989 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 73,964 miles

battery loose

front number plate damaged

front tyres wearing on outer edges

nail in n/s rear tyre

o/s mirror lens cracked

o/s rear pads close to legal limit

o/s rear tyre worn on outer edge close to legal limit

oil leak

plastic sill covers fitted

play in front top shock mounts

poor dip beam pattern

rear brake imbalance

rear discs corroded and scored

rear nuber plate deteriorating

Fail 22 Jul 2009 73,688 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

battery loose

front number plate damaged

front tyres wearing on outer edges

nail in n/s rear tyre

o/s mirror lens cracked

o/s rear pads close to legal limit

o/s rear tyre worn on outer edge close to legal limit

oil leak

plastic sill covers fitted

play in front top shock mounts

poor dip beam pattern

rear brake imbalance

rear discs corroded and scored

rear nuber plate deteriorating

Pass 31 Jul 2008 61,693 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 51,996 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 51,996 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 91,142 miles

4 brake light bulbs out on rear window strip

battery loose in tray

front brake discs lipped and starting to wear

rear brake discs starting to lip

rear wiper blade split on ends

Fail 1 Nov 2006 90,985 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Fail 25 Oct 2006 90,708 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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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P919 WAP is a 1996 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P919 WAP, 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 P919 WAP registered?

P919 WAP is a 1996 Audi A3, first registered on 12 December 1996.

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