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P277 OUA

1996 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

60,418 mi
Last recorded60,418 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP277 OUA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2019 60,418 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both rear tyres between tread at inner third (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 59,973 miles

All four tyres cracking slightly between tread

Fail 24 Jul 2018 59,973 miles

All four tyres cracking slightly between tread

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 59,293 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end has slight play

Offside Front Anti roll bar link has slight play

Power steering pump weeping and perished .

Fail 28 Jul 2017 59,293 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end has slight play

Offside Front Anti roll bar link has slight play

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Power steering pump weeping and perished .

Pass 21 Jul 2016 58,579 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jul 2016 58,579 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jul 2015 57,625 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 57,625 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 129,532 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 54,775 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 54,775 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 53,712 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 51,852 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 51,847 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2010 50,197 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 50,197 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 48,303 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 46,430 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2007 44,487 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 44,487 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 42,338 miles

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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P277 OUA is a 1996 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 P277 OUA, 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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P277 OUA is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 5 August 1996.

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