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P185 TAD

1996 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,525 mi
Last recorded121,525 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2013
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP185 TAD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2013 121,525 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 117,796 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2013 117,796 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 111,364 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 111,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 22 Dec 2010 101,961 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 101,961 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 101,089 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 101,089 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 98,110 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 96,846 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 96,846 miles

Nearside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket loose (2.4.E.4a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 92,320 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 92,320 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 87,470 miles

Offside rear brake caliper sticking slightly, pads low on offside, disc worn on offside. Recommend replacement of caliper, pads and discs.

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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P185 TAD is a 1996 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P185 TAD, 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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P185 TAD is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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