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P129 HES

1996 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

123,823 mi
Last recorded123,823 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2015
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP129 HES
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2015 123,823 miles

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

n/s rear tyre perished

Pass 6 Aug 2014 121,873 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 120,353 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 118,637 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2012 118,519 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

osr brake disc -rusty on the outer wall.

top stop lamp -1 bulb not working.

Pass 10 Sep 2011 116,154 miles

1 bulb upper stop light bulb not working

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 114,424 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 111,860 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 111,860 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 109,498 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 105,905 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 104,079 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 104,079 miles

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

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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P129 HES is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P129 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.

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What year was P129 HES registered?

P129 HES is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 17 December 1996.

Is P129 HES safe to buy?

The MOT history for P129 HES shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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