1996 Audi A3 1.8L Petrol · P505 EDP
1996 Audi A3 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 22/10/1996. Recorded mileage 98,080 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/07/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,080 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1781cc
P505 EDP Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/07/2023
- 98,080 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 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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P505 EDP Mileage History
- 16/03/202297,005 mi
- 25/03/202297,032 mi+27 mi
- 20/07/202398,080 mi+1,048 mi
Average of roughly 800 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
P505 EDP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Audi A3 (P505 EDP) between March 2022 and July 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 July 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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