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P117 VDG

1996 Audi A4

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2016
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

115,082 mi
Last recorded115,082 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2015
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP117 VDG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2015 115,082 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Tyre worn surface cracks

Nearside Rear Tyreworn on outside edge

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Water leak

Fail 9 Nov 2015 114,923 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Tyre worn surface cracks

Nearside Rear Tyreworn on outside edge

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Water leak

Pass 6 Nov 2014 107,257 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front brake discs are pitted

both rear brake discs are pitted

Fail 31 Oct 2014 107,257 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front brake discs are pitted

both rear brake discs are pitted

Pass 1 Oct 2009 105,988 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front and rear number plates starting to fade

Fail 30 Sep 2009 105,975 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front and rear number plates starting to fade

Pass 17 Sep 2008 103,662 miles

front and rear number plates starting to fade

Fail 16 Sep 2008 103,611 miles

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

front and rear number plates starting to fade

Pass 29 Sep 2007 103,547 miles

N/S/F & N/S/R TYRES STARTING TO PERISH ON SIDEWALLS

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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P117 VDG is a 1996 Audi A4 in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P117 VDG, 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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P117 VDG is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 14 November 1996.

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