MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,327 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear both shock absorbers soft
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
chip in o/s windscreen
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
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)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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)
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)
exhaust system very rusty in places
minor chips in windscreen
rear number plate deterioating
slight kerb damage to n/s front tyre sidewall
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
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)
slight exhaust blow front joint front brake pads wearing a little bit low
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was P262 PAF registered?
P262 PAF is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 30 December 1996.
Is P262 PAF safe to buy?
The MOT history for P262 PAF shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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