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P931 BSO

1996 Audi A3

Purple Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2011
Tests10 (4 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

206,915 mi
Last recorded206,915 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2010
Typical for 1996 Audi A3109,233 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP931 BSO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

4 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2010 206,915 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

rear brake discs corroded

rear pads low

Fail 26 Jan 2010 206,898 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)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Dec 2009 205,437 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)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres HEAVILY worn

dip stick tube damaged

leak noted from radiator

slight rattle inside exhaust cat.

Pass 8 Nov 2008 182,520 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 182,519 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 165,036 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 165,036 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 144,163 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 144,163 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Jun 2006 138,530 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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P931 BSO is a 1996 Audi A3 in Purple with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 P931 BSO, 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 P931 BSO registered?

P931 BSO is a 1996 Audi A3, first registered on 23 November 1996.

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