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P189 MLU

1996 Audi A4

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

226,487 mi
Last recorded226,487 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2016
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP189 MLU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2016 226,487 miles

Advise oil leak under side engine bay

Advise under side trays fitted and sill covers

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Front passenger side (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jan 2016 226,461 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Advise oil leak under side engine bay

Advise under side trays fitted and sill covers

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Front passenger side (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Dec 2015 226,419 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 25 Nov 2015 226,198 miles

Front registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Not part of mot drive belt tencher out of a linement bearing bracking up

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 218,653 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

o s f tyre cracking

Pass 6 Nov 2013 204,690 miles

o/s/f wiper blade starting to split

some front brake imbalance

Fail 1 Nov 2013 204,688 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f wiper blade starting to split

some front brake imbalance

Pass 26 Oct 2012 186,783 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear discs rusting

Fail 25 Oct 2012 186,783 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear discs rusting

Pass 24 Nov 2011 173,416 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 173,314 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine oil leaks engine

slight scratch windscreen

Pass 9 Nov 2010 160,751 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 145,480 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 133,833 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 133,833 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 126,223 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 118,366 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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P189 MLU is a 1996 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 P189 MLU, 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 P189 MLU registered?

P189 MLU is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 6 December 1996.

Is P189 MLU safe to buy?

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