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P259 WTY

1996 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2011
Tests12 (5 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate41.7%

Mileage

156,882 mi
Last recorded156,882 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2010
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP259 WTY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2010 156,882 miles

Passengers front chair runners worn

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

nearside headlamp damaged

Fail 23 Sep 2010 156,605 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Passengers front chair runners worn

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

nearside headlamp damaged

Fail 13 Apr 2010 150,987 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 136,772 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 136,398 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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 Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 122,191 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 122,191 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 104,836 miles

1 of 4 centre stop lamp bulbs not working

front brake balance poor

see advice sheet no.584898947019, issued 17/02/2007 (item 013 rectified/item 018 n/a)

Fail 24 Feb 2007 104,836 miles

1 of 4 centre stop lamp bulbs not working

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake balance poor

see advice sheet no.584898947019, issued 17/02/2007 (item 013 rectified/item 018 n/a)

Fail 17 Feb 2007 104,483 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

O/S/R Foot Brake Efficency Lower

Air Bag Warning Lamp On

Both Rear Tyres Close To Legal Limit--N/S Worn On Inner Edge

Engine Oil Leaks

Front & Rear Brake Discs Badly Worn RECOMEND ATTENTION

N/S Headlamp Lens Cracked--Beam Patten Only Just Acceptable RECOMEND REPLACEMENT

N/S/F Lower Arm Ball Joint Gaiter Split

Pin Hole In O/S/F Outer CV Boot

Power Steering Feed Pipes Damp

Rear Axle Mount Bushes Perishing

Slight Play In Both Rear Wheel Bearings

Slight Play In O/S/F Lower ball Joint

Stone Chip In Front Windscreen Zone B

Headlamp,Wiper & Indicator Lamp Switches May Be Faulty---RECOMEND ATTENTION

Pass 26 Jan 2006 89,560 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 89,437 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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P259 WTY is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 41.7%.

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 P259 WTY, 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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P259 WTY is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 18 December 1996.

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