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P201 VHO

1996 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

284,319 mi
Last recorded284,319 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP201 VHO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 284,319 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2024 274,351 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 263,110 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2022 247,302 miles

Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 233,324 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 216,319 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 216,316 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 191,794 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 168,060 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 144,359 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wiper blade hitting body on full speed

Fail 31 Jul 2017 144,097 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour both side front (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. head light paten to adjust (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wiper blade hitting body on full speed

Pass 15 Aug 2016 136,264 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 136,264 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 124,450 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Aug 2015 124,447 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 118,182 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2014 118,182 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 112,902 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 105,471 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2011 97,651 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 97,651 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 88,853 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 88,820 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 77,196 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 66,619 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 66,619 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 56,182 miles

offside & nearside front & rear tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 11 Jul 2006 44,180 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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P201 VHO is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P201 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 P201 VHO registered?

P201 VHO is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 2 August 1996.

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