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P952 OAK

1996 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

185,618 mi
Last recorded185,618 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2014
Typical for 1996 Audi A3109,233 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP952 OAK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2014 185,618 miles

rear discs poor

slight play in wheels

Pass 10 Nov 2012 178,547 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2011 173,900 miles

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

engine oil leaks

rear brakes out of balance

Pass 25 Nov 2010 169,597 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 162,125 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Nov 2009 162,125 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2008 154,528 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 147,156 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 147,156 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 139,322 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 131,644 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 131,644 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

oil leak

slight play in upper steering column & pos rack o/s/r h brake lever not returning to stop coolant level low wiper arms fouling

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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P952 OAK is a 1996 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P952 OAK, 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 P952 OAK registered?

P952 OAK is a 1996 Audi A3, first registered on 19 October 1996.

Is P952 OAK safe to buy?

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