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P140 JRP

1996 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2013
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

215,462 mi
Last recorded215,462 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2012
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP140 JRP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2012 215,462 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 215,462 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2011 213,405 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 31 May 2011 213,405 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 6 Apr 2011 213,399 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Emissions not tested (7.0) DANGEROUS

!! front brake discs badly worn !!!

advise condition of front numberplate

Pass 7 Jun 2010 209,623 miles

both rear tyres have slightly uneven tread

both registration plates poor

front discs corroding

Fail 7 Jun 2010 209,623 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres have slightly uneven tread

both registration plates poor

front discs corroding

Pass 23 Apr 2009 207,833 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 207,824 miles

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

front discs corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2008 198,063 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 198,063 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 182,741 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 182,741 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

only one washer jet working n/s

Pass 22 Mar 2006 165,155 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 165,155 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P140 JRP is a 1996 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 P140 JRP, 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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P140 JRP is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 15 November 1996.

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