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P262 LLX

1996 Audi A4

Green Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

175,518 mi
Last recorded175,518 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2010
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP262 LLX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2010 175,518 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 175,518 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front bumper damaged

Pass 17 Mar 2009 153,392 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 150,201 miles

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 27 Mar 2008 150,201 miles

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 137,211 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 137,211 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 126,902 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 126,902 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P262 LLX is a 1996 Audi A4 in Green with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P262 LLX, 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 P262 LLX registered?

P262 LLX is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P262 LLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P262 LLX shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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