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P261 POW

1996 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2022
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

148,407 mi
Last recorded148,407 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2021
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP261 POW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 9 Jun 2021 148,407 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 145,764 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 140,551 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 136,400 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 133,669 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Jul 2016 132,732 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 130,902 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 127,847 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 125,276 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 123,278 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 121,950 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 119,136 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 116,966 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 114,592 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 111,817 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 110,365 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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P261 POW is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P261 POW, 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 P261 POW registered?

P261 POW is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P261 POW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P261 POW shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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