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P267 RUW

1996 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

124,295 mi
Last recorded124,295 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP267 RUW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2010 124,295 miles

front tyres close to limit

slight blow front exhaust

Fail 8 Nov 2010 124,258 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front tyres close to limit

slight blow front exhaust

Pass 4 Nov 2009 117,925 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front number plate cracked

Fail 4 Nov 2009 117,925 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front number plate cracked

Pass 28 Jan 2009 107,827 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 107,827 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 97,901 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 97,901 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

pas fluid low

Pass 28 Nov 2006 90,101 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2005 86,103 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 86,103 miles

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

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

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

o/s track rod end slight play in rubber mount

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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P267 RUW is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P267 RUW, 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 P267 RUW registered?

P267 RUW is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 1 October 1996.

Is P267 RUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P267 RUW shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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