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P162 NVF

1996 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

149,579 mi
Last recorded149,579 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2011
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP162 NVF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2011 149,579 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 149,568 miles

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

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 25 Jan 2010 133,002 miles

Battery insecure

clip on intercooler hose broken

Fail 18 Jan 2010 133,002 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Battery insecure

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)

clip on intercooler hose broken

Pass 27 Jan 2009 122,565 miles

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Jan 2009 122,563 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 121,059 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 121,059 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both sides rear wheel bearings have slight play

drivers seat only secure in fully back position

l/h outer front disc pad not fitted correctly

Pass 20 Jun 2006 109,070 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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P162 NVF is a 1996 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 P162 NVF, 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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P162 NVF is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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