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P261 STW

1996 Audi A4

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,073 mi
Last recorded94,073 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2011
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP261 STW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2011 94,073 miles

front discs badly pitted and corroded

rear discs corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2011 94,065 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front discs badly pitted and corroded

rear discs corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2010 92,526 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 89,504 miles

rear metal brake pipes have surface corrosion

Pass 21 Jan 2008 84,717 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 84,717 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 81,304 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 81,304 miles

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

nearside front tyre has 1.6mm tread wearing bald on edges

nearside rear tyre has 2mm tread wearing on outer edge

offside front brake hose perishing

offside front tyre has 2mm tread

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 STW is a 1996 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1996 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 131,704 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 STW, 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 P261 STW registered?

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

Is P261 STW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P261 STW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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