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P205 XUD

1996 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

130,327 mi
Last recorded130,327 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2015
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP205 XUD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2015 130,327 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 124,215 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 117,538 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2013 117,538 miles

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)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 110,711 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 104,023 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 104,023 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 98,422 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 94,086 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 89,704 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Oct 2007 85,918 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2007 85,918 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 80,223 miles

Oil leak

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

rear brake slight drag

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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P205 XUD is a 1996 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P205 XUD, 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 P205 XUD registered?

P205 XUD is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 4 October 1996.

Is P205 XUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P205 XUD shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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