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P252 LCC

1996 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

166,282 mi
Last recorded166,282 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2021
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP252 LCC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2021 166,282 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 166,190 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 164,689 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 162,672 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 160,908 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 158,449 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 158,448 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 153,593 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 153,593 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 147,617 miles

Emissiom to clean to record a reading

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 141,662 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 135,599 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Jul 2012 135,587 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Dec 2010 130,885 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 126,550 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre wall damaged

Pass 20 Oct 2008 121,387 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 115,968 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear discs worn

Pass 5 Aug 2006 111,348 miles

slight windscreen damage

Fail 1 Aug 2006 111,260 miles

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

windscreen slight damage,n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

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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P252 LCC is a 1996 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 P252 LCC, 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 P252 LCC registered?

P252 LCC is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 4 October 1996.

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