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P181 VHO

1996 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

152,883 mi
Last recorded152,883 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2013
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP181 VHO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2013 152,883 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

rear brake discs scored inner face

undertray broken and insecure

Pass 23 Jul 2013 152,883 miles

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

Oil leak

rear brake discs scored inner face

undertray broken and insecure

Pass 24 May 2012 147,715 miles

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

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

damage offside rear light cluster cover

Fail 21 May 2012 147,715 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

damage offside rear light cluster cover

Pass 20 May 2011 134,130 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 134,130 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 120,398 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 19 Feb 2008 110,665 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 101,143 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 92,376 miles

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 VHO is a 1996 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VHO, 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 P181 VHO registered?

P181 VHO is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 3 August 1996.

Is P181 VHO safe to buy?

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