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P212 FNC

1996 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

130,621 mi
Last recorded130,621 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2015
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP212 FNC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2015 130,621 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2014 124,341 miles

N/S raer tyre worn on the outside edge.

N/S/rear child seat fitted, belt not tested.

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 118,828 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 114,818 miles

airbag lamp illuminated

offside front tyre close to wear indicators

slight split in track rod boot offside front

Pass 11 Mar 2011 110,743 miles

Front discs corroded.

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 106,820 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 103,559 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 100,036 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Mar 2008 100,036 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 95,868 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Sep 2005 82,457 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2005 82,457 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

O/S Headlamp Damaged.

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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P212 FNC is a 1996 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P212 FNC, 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 P212 FNC registered?

P212 FNC is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 1996.

Is P212 FNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P212 FNC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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