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P181 HNH

1996 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

192,871 mi
Last recorded192,871 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2012
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP181 HNH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2012 192,871 miles

o/s/f & o/s/r (inner) tyre treads low

Fail 16 Oct 2012 192,660 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

o/s/f & o/s/r inner tyre treads low

Pass 7 Oct 2011 180,122 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2011 180,122 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 167,651 miles

front & rear brake discs rusted & pitted

Pass 20 Oct 2009 157,293 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2009 157,138 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 145,924 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 136,167 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 125,933 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 115,347 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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P181 HNH is a 1996 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 P181 HNH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P181 HNH registered?

P181 HNH is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 18 September 1996.

Is P181 HNH safe to buy?

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