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P262 PAF

1996 Audi A4

Red Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

113,327 mi
Last recorded113,327 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP262 PAF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2016 113,327 miles

Rear both shock absorbers soft

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

chip in o/s windscreen

Fail 7 Jun 2016 113,327 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear both shock absorbers soft

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

chip in o/s windscreen

o/s rear tyre badly worn on edges

Pass 3 Jun 2015 112,033 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 109,076 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 107,111 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 107,111 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 105,876 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jun 2012 105,876 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front brake discs coroded and worn

Nearside front antiroll bar drop link sounds dry

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 102,049 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 102,049 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 98,949 miles

exhaust system very rusty in places

minor chips in windscreen

rear number plate deterioating

slight kerb damage to n/s front tyre sidewall

Fail 21 Jul 2010 98,949 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

exhaust system very rusty in places

minor chips in windscreen

rear number plate deterioating

slight kerb damage to n/s front tyre sidewall

Pass 2 Jul 2009 95,018 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 95,018 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 91,649 miles

slight exhaust blow front joint front brake pads wearing a little bit low

Fail 4 Jul 2008 91,649 miles

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

slight exhaust blow front joint front brake pads wearing a little bit low

Pass 7 Jul 2007 89,585 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 89,551 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

washer bottle leaking

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 PAF is a 1996 Audi A4 in Red with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 PAF, 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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P262 PAF is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P262 PAF safe to buy?

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