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P265 SVW

1996 Audi A4

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,590 mi
Last recorded125,590 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2014
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP265 SVW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2014 125,590 miles

slight dampness around n/s rear brake caliper

Pass 3 Apr 2013 114,471 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 114,471 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 106,275 miles

both front brake discs slightly corroded/pitted on inner faces

slight damage to nearside lower outer sill

Fail 2 Apr 2012 106,275 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front brake discs slightly corroded/pitted on inner faces

slight damage to nearside lower outer sill

Pass 21 Mar 2011 100,139 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear lower outer sill slightly damaged

rear brake discs scored/pitted

Pass 27 Mar 2010 93,387 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 83,973 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 83,763 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2008 75,374 miles

cover fitted under engine area

offside and nearside front brake discs are worn and corroded

oil leak

wear in nearside front forward track control arm ball joint

Pass 26 Mar 2007 62,485 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 50,091 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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P265 SVW is a 1996 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P265 SVW, 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 P265 SVW registered?

P265 SVW is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P265 SVW safe to buy?

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