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P209 TBT

1996 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

137,572 mi
Last recorded137,572 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2010
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP209 TBT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2010 137,572 miles

emissions very hard to get through

Fail 15 Sep 2010 137,341 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

EXHAUST BLOW ON KAT JOINT

FRONT DISCS WORN

NUMBER PLATE FADING

OIL LEAK

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING COLUMN TOP BUSH.

WIPERS NOISEY

Pass 24 Sep 2009 124,790 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 124,473 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

NSF BALL JOINT BOOT SPLIT==OIL LEAKS==EXH BLOW FR JOINT==3 LEDS IN BRAKE LIGHT INOP==DIP STICK TUBE BROKEN==FR NO PLATE POOR

OSF TYRE2MM==OSR SUBFRAME BUSH SPLIT==

Pass 20 Aug 2008 110,358 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 110,358 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

handbrake travel long= nearside reaer tyre on 1.8mm= slight separation to both front tyres= throttle pedal top broken= fanbelt area noisy= engine has very bad oil leak= slight ehaust blow from cat= wipers poor

Pass 22 Aug 2007 97,685 miles

fanbelt tenisioner noisy= handbrake travel long= four leds out on third brake light= slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 5 Jul 2006 82,780 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 82,775 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P209 TBT is a 1996 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P209 TBT, 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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P209 TBT is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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