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R434 UKH

1996 Audi A3

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

125,712 mi
Last recorded125,712 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2010
Typical for 1996 Audi A3109,233 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR434 UKH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2010 125,712 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear brake disc,s pitted

offside front tyre, quite worn

Pass 18 Dec 2009 116,926 miles

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)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Suspension has been lowered and front springs come away from top mounting when body jacked up

Fail 15 Dec 2009 116,907 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Suspension has been lowered and front springs come away from top mounting when body jacked up

Pass 3 Dec 2008 108,307 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 98,766 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 89,538 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 79,143 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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R434 UKH is a 1996 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R434 UKH, 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 R434 UKH registered?

R434 UKH is a 1996 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is R434 UKH safe to buy?

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