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P957 VFU

1996 Audi A3

Brown Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

184,795 mi
Last recorded184,795 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2019
Typical for 1996 Audi A3109,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP957 VFU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1996
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2019 184,795 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 175,480 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2018 175,466 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2017 165,500 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 157,261 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases all joints (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 29 Jan 2016 157,252 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases all joints (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 148,663 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2014 137,510 miles

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

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

cannot see inner rear brake pad life

Fail 13 Feb 2014 137,509 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

cannot see inner rear brake pad life

Pass 17 Nov 2012 130,974 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2011 122,595 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2010 114,758 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2009 106,401 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 98,541 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Nov 2008 98,518 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 88,451 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 78,590 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 78,584 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2005 67,707 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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P957 VFU is a 1996 Audi A3 in Brown with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 P957 VFU, 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 P957 VFU registered?

P957 VFU is a 1996 Audi A3, first registered on 6 December 1996.

Is P957 VFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P957 VFU shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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