1996 Audi A3 1.6L Petrol · P563 GJA
1996 Audi A3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/11/1996. Recorded mileage 142,277 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/08/2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/09/2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,277 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1595cc
P563 GJA Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/08/2011
- 142,277 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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P563 GJA Mileage History
- 15/06/2005103,114 mi
- 16/06/2006112,734 mi+9,620 mi
- 26/06/2006112,912 mi+178 mi
- 03/07/2007122,255 mi+9,343 mi
- 04/07/2007122,255 mi
- 23/06/2008133,128 mi+10,873 mi
- 03/07/2008133,345 mi+217 mi
- 18/03/2010138,575 mi+5,230 mi
- 17/08/2011142,275 mi+3,700 mi
- 20/08/2011142,277 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 6,337 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
P563 GJA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Audi A3 (P563 GJA) between June 2005 and August 2011.
The record contains 6 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 20 August 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”; “Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”.
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