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P122 TEU

1996 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

442,937 mi
Last recorded442,937 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP122 TEU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2020 442,937 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 437,766 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 428,260 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 418,448 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 404,854 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 391,742 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 379,618 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 379,618 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 366,689 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 74,789 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/f tyre has cuts to side wall

Fail 5 Nov 2012 74,789 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/f tyre has cuts to side wall

Pass 3 Nov 2011 343,284 miles

Cut to n/s/f tyre side wall

Slight play in rear axle bushs

Pass 4 Nov 2010 328,078 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Nov 2010 328,078 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 307,952 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 285,050 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 260,106 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 232,597 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 205,750 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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P122 TEU is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 P122 TEU, 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 TEU is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 18 November 1996.

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