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P260 RHM

1996 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2012
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

177,831 mi
Last recorded177,831 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2011
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP260 RHM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2011 177,831 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 172,884 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2009 164,763 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 157,588 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 155,924 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 145,941 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 145,938 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2005 106,502 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 105,953 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

oil leak

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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P260 RHM is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P260 RHM, 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 P260 RHM registered?

P260 RHM is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P260 RHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P260 RHM shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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