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P98 PRF

1996 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,802 mi
Last recorded143,802 miles
Recorded on15 May 2014
Typical for 1996 Audi A3109,233 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP98 PRF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2014 143,802 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 May 2013 131,802 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2013 131,802 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 119,445 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2012 119,412 miles

Hand operated control valve gate and/or locating mechanism excessively worn and cannot be held in the on position (3.2.1e)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2011 110,903 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

Fail 28 Apr 2010 101,611 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 101,611 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Apr 2009 91,912 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 86,285 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

n/s/r wheel binding slightly

Pass 22 May 2006 72,300 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 72,300 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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P98 PRF 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 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 P98 PRF, 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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P98 PRF is a 1996 Audi A3, first registered on 6 December 1996.

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