MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
212,867 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
centre stop lamp not in full working order
engine breather tube damaged
enine under tray damaged
front number plate cracked
n/s mirror damaged and insecure
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
centre stop lamp not in full working order
engine breather tube damaged
engine exhaust heatsheild loose
enine under tray damaged
front number plate cracked
n/s mirror damaged and insecure
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P975 XGJ is a 1996 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 P975 XGJ, 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 P975 XGJ registered?
P975 XGJ is a 1996 Audi A3, first registered on 30 December 1996.
Is P975 XGJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for P975 XGJ shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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