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P196 UFC

1996 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

131,601 mi
Last recorded131,601 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2013
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP196 UFC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2013 131,601 miles

N/s/f cv boot perished but preventing the ingress of dirt

O/s/f lower front suspension arm outer ball joint dust cover split/perished but preventing the ingress of dirt

O/s/r tyre between 2-3mm

Rear silencer blow corroded at top

Fail 18 Dec 2013 131,601 miles

O/s/r tyre between 2-3mm

N/s/f cv boot perished but preventing the ingress of dirt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/s/f lower front suspension arm outer ball joint dust cover split/perished but preventing the ingress of dirt

Rear silencer blow corroded at top

Pass 28 Dec 2012 129,688 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 28 Dec 2012 129,688 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 127,315 miles

ALL FOUR BRAKE DISCS DISCOLOURED

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 125,298 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 125,298 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 122,288 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 118,351 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 114,765 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 109,770 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2006 109,768 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2006 104,004 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 104,004 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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P196 UFC is a 1996 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P196 UFC, 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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P196 UFC is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 19 August 1996.

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