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P135 VHB

1996 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

255,155 mi
Last recorded255,155 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP135 VHB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 255,155 miles

brake hoses styarting to crack rear and front

nearside front track rod end dust cover starting to split

rear axle corroded

rear brake pipes greased

Pass 9 Nov 2024 254,128 miles

Nearside Front driveshaft gaiter starting to split

unable to view brake pipes due to grease

Pass 8 Nov 2023 252,334 miles

all brake discs corroded on faces

both track rod end covers starting to split

unable to see brake pipes due to grease

Pass 5 Nov 2022 250,093 miles

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 9 Nov 2021 248,324 miles

all brake discs corroded on edges

Pass 31 Oct 2020 245,269 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all ball joint dust covers statring to split

brake pipes starting to corrode under coatingall pipes

Pass 6 Jul 2019 241,648 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 238,473 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

all ball joint dust covers starting to split

Pass 1 Jul 2017 232,863 miles

both track rod ends dust covers starting to split

windscreen damage

Pass 2 Jul 2016 226,398 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

screen damage

Pass 27 Jun 2015 222,764 miles

both fronttyres wearing close to legal limit

both lower suspention arms bushes starting to split

screen damage

Pass 28 Jun 2014 216,817 miles

both front shock bushes starting to split

both rear tyres wearing thin on edges

offside front lower ball joint dust cover cracking

screen damage

slight play in offside front track rod end

Pass 28 Jun 2013 209,368 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 202,405 miles

front shock absorber lower mounting bushes wearing and have slight movement

offside cv boot leaking grease

offside track rod end dust cover starting to split

rear brake discs wearing

rear wheel bearings have slight play

screen has minor damage

Pass 20 Jun 2011 195,657 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 188,534 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 178,414 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 178,414 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 28 May 2008 168,323 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 168,323 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 156,639 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 157,739 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 May 2006 148,190 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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P135 VHB is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 P135 VHB, 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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P135 VHB is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 18 November 1996.

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