MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,638 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
engine has a oil leak
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
engine has a oil leak
Oil leak
rear number plate in poor condition
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
rear number plate in poor condition
nail in o/s/r tyre
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
nail in o/s/r tyre
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Audi A4?
Based on 7,096,957 MOT tests across 571,801 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P289 MLU is a 1996 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 P289 MLU, 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 P289 MLU registered?
P289 MLU is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 6 December 1996.
Is P289 MLU safe to buy?
The MOT history for P289 MLU shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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