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P987 KSD

1996 Audi A3

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,822 mi
Last recorded132,822 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2011
Typical for 1996 Audi A3109,233 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP987 KSD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2011 132,822 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 129,422 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 122,691 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 122,691 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 115,063 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 115,063 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 109,376 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 101,171 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 101,171 miles

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

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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P987 KSD is a 1996 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P987 KSD, 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 P987 KSD registered?

P987 KSD is a 1996 Audi A3, first registered on 7 December 1996.

Is P987 KSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P987 KSD shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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