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P25 SUB

1996 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

245,859 mi
Last recorded245,859 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2013
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP25 SUB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2013 245,859 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower 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)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 233,235 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 210,330 miles

battery not clamped down

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 4 Aug 2010 182,642 miles

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 24 Aug 2009 154,711 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)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 2 Sep 2008 125,569 miles

Accelerator pedal incomplete

Centre brake light has 1 bulb not working

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 107,438 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 107,438 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 100,308 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 91,044 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2005 91,044 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 SUB is a 1996 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SUB, 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 P25 SUB registered?

P25 SUB is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 30 August 1996.

Is P25 SUB safe to buy?

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