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P128 JFS

1996 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

184,484 mi
Last recorded184,484 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2010
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP128 JFS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2010 184,484 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 178,733 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 171,239 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 171,186 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b) DANGEROUS

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front wheel arch corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2007 165,351 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

brake pipes smothered in wax oil-unable to inspect thoroughly

drivers wiper torn

front number plate cracked

steering a little notchy-poss ball joint starting to wear/seize

sweating around fuel tank area

wipers starting to smear screen

Pass 24 Jul 2007 165,351 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

brake pipes smothered in wax oil-unable to inspect thoroughly

drivers wiper torn

front number plate cracked

steering a little notchy-poss ball joint starting to wear/seize

sweating around fuel tank area

wipers starting to smear screen

Pass 25 Jul 2006 155,833 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear brake hose ferrules showing corrosion /rear suspension mounting bushes starting to wear /front reg plate cracked but secure /front plus rear brake inbalance on effort

Fail 15 Jul 2006 155,559 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

rear brake hose ferrules showing corrosion /rear suspension mounting rubber bushes starting to wear not excessive /front reg plate cracked but seccure /front plus rear brake inbalance on effort not excessive /

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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P128 JFS is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1996 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 131,704 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 P128 JFS, 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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P128 JFS is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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