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P223 PUM

1996 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

206,842 mi
Last recorded206,842 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2012
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP223 PUM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2012 206,842 miles

N/S/R coil spring incomplete but still seated correctly.

O/S/F coil spring tip missing but still locating correctly.

O/S/R coil spring incomplete but still seated correctly.

Pass 16 Dec 2011 203,474 miles

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

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

Rear discs corroded and pitted

Pass 10 Dec 2010 199,774 miles

nsf osf brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 3 Dec 2009 195,989 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 191,774 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Slight corrosion on inner edge of front brake discs

Pass 26 Nov 2007 186,565 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 178,720 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 178,720 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2005 173,240 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 173,240 miles

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

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

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

beam deflector fitted on n/s headlamp

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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P223 PUM is a 1996 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P223 PUM, 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 P223 PUM registered?

P223 PUM is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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