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P115 HES

1996 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

130,164 mi
Last recorded130,164 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2016
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP115 HES
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2016 130,164 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 May 2015 129,288 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 126,388 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 124,195 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 120,446 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 27 Jan 2009 113,561 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 108,534 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 108,534 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 103,913 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 96,075 miles

nearside front tyre just legal 2.0

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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P115 HES is a 1996 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P115 HES, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P115 HES registered?

P115 HES is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 17 December 1996.

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