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P239 DAJ

1996 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

200,262 mi
Last recorded200,262 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2013
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP239 DAJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2013 200,262 miles

Front cross member corossion

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 192,842 miles

front bumper loose

Pass 21 Nov 2011 185,773 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

all four discs corroded

offside front wheel spear steel same size

Fail 18 Nov 2011 185,730 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front bumper insecure

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

all four discs corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2010 180,597 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 176,953 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 176,951 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 173,889 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 173,801 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 166,132 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 156,268 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2006 156,268 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jul 2005 144,306 miles

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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P239 DAJ is a 1996 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P239 DAJ, 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 P239 DAJ registered?

P239 DAJ is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 5 August 1996.

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