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P268 XJT

1996 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

173,283 mi
Last recorded173,283 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2014
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP268 XJT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2014 173,283 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 171,517 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 169,425 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 167,851 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 166,147 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 164,729 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 163,080 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 163,080 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 160,673 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 157,651 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jul 2005 153,437 miles

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

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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P268 XJT 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 90.9%.

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 P268 XJT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P268 XJT?

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What year was P268 XJT registered?

P268 XJT is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 23 August 1996.

Is P268 XJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P268 XJT shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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