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H19 ACF

1996 Audi A4

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

212,523 mi
Last recorded212,523 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2015
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH19 ACF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2015 212,523 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 212,520 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front Brake hose excessively damaged both sides (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 20 Aug 2015 215,217 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint forward (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 190,487 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jul 2014 190,487 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 172,512 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 150,200 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 149,831 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 149,074 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 142,367 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 134,995 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 127,421 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 119,151 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A4?

Based on 7,096,957 MOT tests across 571,801 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
7,591
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
571,801
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 231,238
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 97,478
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 97,376
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 84,223
Registration plate lamp not working 78,638
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H19 ACF is a 1996 Audi A4 in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1996 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 131,704 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 231,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H19 ACF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A4 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Audi A4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H19 ACF registered?

H19 ACF is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 5 August 1996.

Is H19 ACF safe to buy?

The MOT history for H19 ACF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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