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P269 CRB

1996 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

212,972 mi
Last recorded212,972 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2010
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP269 CRB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2010 212,972 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009 206,912 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside front wiper blade slightly deteriated

Rear centre brake light slightly defective

Fail 19 Sep 2009 206,912 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside front wiper blade slightly deteriated

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear centre brake light slightly defective

Pass 13 Sep 2008 196,168 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 196,168 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 191,567 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 25 Sep 2006 181,198 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 181,196 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Aug 2005 172,021 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2005 171,969 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P269 CRB is a 1996 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P269 CRB, 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 P269 CRB registered?

P269 CRB is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 23 August 1996.

Is P269 CRB safe to buy?

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