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P157 AJL

1996 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

160,992 mi
Last recorded160,992 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2015
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP157 AJL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2015 160,992 miles

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

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

Oil leak

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 19 May 2014 158,189 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 May 2013 155,007 miles

n/s/f suspension top front arm worn

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 16 May 2012 152,185 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 152,181 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 20 May 2011 148,246 miles

n/s/r play at wheel bearing

Fail 20 May 2011 148,246 miles

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

n/s/r play at wheel bearing

Pass 19 May 2010 142,108 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 142,077 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Upper Radius 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) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2009 135,866 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 130,845 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 17 May 2007 123,381 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 115,448 miles
Fail 20 May 2006 115,448 miles

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

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

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

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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P157 AJL is a 1996 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P157 AJL, 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 P157 AJL registered?

P157 AJL is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 20 December 1996.

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