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P197 UFC

1996 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP197 UFC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2013

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

front shock absorbers are soft

Fail 18 Jun 2013

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

front and rear shock absorbers soft

Pass 22 Mar 2012 137,628 miles

Nearside Front Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2012 137,628 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Drag link end inappropriately modified (2.2.C.1e)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2011 126,886 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2011 126,883 miles

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 29 Dec 2009 117,019 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 117,019 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 107,516 miles

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

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

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

fuel level low,warning light on

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 26 Jan 2009 107,516 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

fuel level low,warning light on

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 22 Dec 2007 95,363 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 16 Sep 2006 88,802 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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P197 UFC is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 P197 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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P197 UFC is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 15 August 1996.

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