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P122 LLU

1996 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2013
Tests16 (7 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate43.8%

Mileage

162,769 mi
Last recorded162,769 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2013
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP122 LLU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 9 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2013 162,769 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 154,084 miles

near side rear brake disc in poor condition

rear number plate water marks not excessive

Fail 16 Aug 2012 154,084 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

near side rear brake disc in poor condition

rear number plate water marks not excessive

Fail 15 Aug 2012 154,073 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 145,892 miles

brake pedal has a lot of travel

rear brake discs are corroded

rear tyres are very close to limit

Fail 30 Jun 2011 145,892 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

brake pedal has a lot of travel

rear brake discs are corroded

rear tyres are very close to limit

Pass 6 Jul 2010 138,716 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 134,172 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 134,172 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 128,120 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2008 128,118 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2008 128,118 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 121,769 miles

front tyres 3mm tread depth

Fail 30 Jul 2007 121,769 miles

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

front tyres 3mm tread depth

Pass 3 Aug 2006 115,181 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2006 115,181 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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P122 LLU is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 43.8%.

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 P122 LLU, 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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P122 LLU is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 19 August 1996.

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