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P25 HVM

1996 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

216,506 mi
Last recorded216,506 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP25 HVM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2012 216,506 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear disc is slightly pitted

Pass 4 Jul 2011 202,856 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 4 Jul 2011 202,849 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 6 Jul 2010 189,875 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 177,973 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 164,949 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 149,733 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 135,848 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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P25 HVM is a 1996 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P25 HVM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P25 HVM registered?

P25 HVM is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 20 December 1996.

Is P25 HVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P25 HVM shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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