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P146 JRP

1996 Audi A4

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

142,000 mi
Last recorded142,000 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP146 JRP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2018 142,000 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 138,348 miles

Central Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Under side muddy

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Jan 2017 138,321 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Central Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Under side muddy

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 134,789 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine has a missfire on idle

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear beam bushes perishing and de-bonding

Vehicle muddy underneath

Fail 21 Jan 2016 134,721 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine has a missfire on idle

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear beam bushes perishing and de-bonding

Vehicle muddy underneath

Pass 30 Jan 2015 131,302 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine has a missfire

Fail 22 Jan 2015 131,236 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

engine has a missfire

Pass 30 Jan 2014 127,497 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f indercator lenes broken

Pass 24 Jan 2013 123,115 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

battery lose

both rear tyres on 2.0 mm

Fail 23 Jan 2013 123,103 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

battery lose

both rear tyres on 2.0 mm

Pass 25 Jan 2012 117,589 miles

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

n/s/f indercator lenes broken

Fail 24 Jan 2012 117,578 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f indercator lenes broken

Pass 25 Jan 2011 114,113 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 111,480 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 111,414 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 107,604 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 104,127 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 101,669 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 101,669 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/S/F indicator cracked and slightly insecure

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 100,882 miles

advisoy are as last VT32

Fail 1 Feb 2007 100,882 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs corroded

n/s/f indicator lens and n/s/r lens cracked

part of acc pedal missing

Pass 12 Jan 2006 98,008 miles

both near side tyres on legal limit

off side rear tyre close to limits

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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P146 JRP is a 1996 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P146 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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P146 JRP is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 5 November 1996.

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