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P240 NVF

1996 Audi A4

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

129,459 mi
Last recorded129,459 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2012
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP240 NVF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2012 129,459 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 13 Aug 2012 129,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 May 2011 121,286 miles

brake discs are excessively worn

tempry repair to exhaust

Fail 6 May 2011 12,124 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

brake discs are excessively worn

tempry repair to exhaust

Pass 7 Jun 2010 114,348 miles

both front and rear disc are grooved need changing

Fail 7 Jun 2010 114,348 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

both front and rear disc are grooved need changing

Pass 16 Jun 2009 105,863 miles

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 15 Jun 2009 105,863 miles

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

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

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 24 Jun 2008 102,205 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 102,205 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 94,154 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 94,151 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 88,587 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 88,584 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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P240 NVF is a 1996 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P240 NVF, 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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P240 NVF is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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