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P945 BTA

1996 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

181,085 mi
Last recorded181,085 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2015
Typical for 1996 Audi A3109,233 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP945 BTA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2015 181,085 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)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 177,544 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake pedal has a long travel

o/s/f sill damaged

poor brakes

various suspension and brake components coroded

both front tyres pairished and braking up

Fail 24 Feb 2014 177,544 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake pedal has a long travel

o/s/f sill damaged

various suspension and brake components coroded

both front tyres pairished and braking up

Pass 28 Jan 2013 173,525 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 173,470 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2012 169,019 miles

'service due' light on

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

front disc slightly corroded and lipped on inner edges

has the cambelt been replaced? we advise every 5 years or 50k miles

Pass 10 Sep 2010 158,435 miles

bind on offside rear brake

both rear tyres worn unevenly on inner edges

rear centre seatbelt not visible to test

wear in offside rear axle bush

Fail 10 Sep 2010 158,435 miles

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

bind on offside rear brake

both rear tyres worn unevenly on inner edges

rear centre seatbelt not visible to test

wear in offside rear axle bush

Pass 10 Aug 2009 151,661 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 141,140 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 141,140 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 128,540 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 118,800 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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P945 BTA is a 1996 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P945 BTA, 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 P945 BTA registered?

P945 BTA is a 1996 Audi A3, first registered on 22 November 1996.

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