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P286 MLT

1996 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,812 mi
Last recorded140,812 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2014
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP286 MLT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2014 140,812 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 140,812 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Fail 16 Jul 2014 140,808 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 137,265 miles

front and rear discs corroded

nearside fornt tyre worn to 2mm

offside front tyre worn to 3mm

offside rear tyre worn to 2/3mm

Pass 27 Feb 2012 133,905 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 126,375 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 120,476 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 112,845 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 112,840 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 105,383 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 105,380 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 97,867 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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P286 MLT is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P286 MLT, 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 P286 MLT registered?

P286 MLT is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 25 October 1996.

Is P286 MLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P286 MLT shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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