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P287 THR

1996 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

143,340 mi
Last recorded143,340 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2011
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP287 THR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2011 143,340 miles

corrosion to front brake discs

corrosion to fuel filter

corrosion to suspension components

exhaust poor condition

o/s/f tyre 3mm

slight suspension knocks

slight wear to rear axle bushes

surface rust to all brake pipes

Pass 29 Jan 2011 141,084 miles

corrosion to suspension components

exhaust poor condition

front brake discs very poor condition

fuel filter poor condition

rear axle bushes poor condition

Pass 21 Jan 2010 134,217 miles

exhaust cetre and rear sections poor condition

frontt brake discs poor condition

o/s/f tyre 3.5mm

rear coil springs poor condition

rear tyres cracks in sidewalls and tread

surface rust to brake pipes

Pass 4 Feb 2009 129,534 miles

all brake discs poor condition

exhaust poor condition

front number plate poor condition(just acceptable)

rear coil springs poor condition

rear tyres 2mm

surface rust to brake pipes

Fail 4 Feb 2009 129,534 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all brake discs poor condition

exhaust poor condition

front number plate poor condition(just acceptable)

rear coil springs poor condition

rear tyres 2mm

surface rust to brake pipes

Pass 8 Jan 2008 122,505 miles

rear number plate poor condition.rear brake discs poor condition.exhaust centre and rear sections poor condition.rear tyres 3mm.corrosion to rear coil springs.

Pass 31 Jan 2007 114,137 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 107,906 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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P287 THR is a 1996 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 P287 THR, 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 P287 THR registered?

P287 THR is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 11 December 1996.

Is P287 THR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P287 THR shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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