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P212 TDS

1996 Audi A4

Red Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

82,953 mi
Last recorded82,953 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2010
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP212 TDS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2010 82,953 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 76,150 miles

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 15 Oct 2009 76,146 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 2 Oct 2008 74,158 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 74,156 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 3 Aug 2007 68,289 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 68,287 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 64,164 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 64,164 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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 TDS is a 1996 Audi A4 in Red with a 2,598cc 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 P212 TDS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P212 TDS registered?

P212 TDS is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P212 TDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P212 TDS shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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