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P945 DTF

1996 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

115,568 mi
Last recorded115,568 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2010
Typical for 1996 Audi A3109,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP945 DTF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2010 115,568 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 114,547 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 114,547 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 113,857 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front brake discs are starting to corrode

front registration plate is cracked

rear exhaust silencer mount is perishing

Fail 16 Oct 2007 110,570 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Slight crack in front number plate

Pass 16 Oct 2007 110,570 miles

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

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

Slight crack in front number plate

Pass 18 Oct 2006 103,253 miles

Front number plate cracked in top corner

Rear number plate slightly distorted

Fail 18 Oct 2006 103,253 miles

Front number plate cracked in top corner

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Rear number plate slightly distorted

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 DTF is a 1996 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DTF, 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 DTF registered?

P945 DTF is a 1996 Audi A3, first registered on 22 October 1996.

Is P945 DTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P945 DTF shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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