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P29 FEP

1996 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

183,683 mi
Last recorded183,683 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2020
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP29 FEP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2020 183,683 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 183,682 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 177,423 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 164,329 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 151,468 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 141,825 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise corrosion on rear discs

Pass 4 Feb 2014 126,144 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 126,136 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 94,850 miles

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

air bag light on

Fail 6 Feb 2012 94,843 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

air bag light on

Pass 17 Feb 2010 73,028 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2010 73,015 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Fail 19 Feb 2009 58,290 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 58,290 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 58,244 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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P29 FEP is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 P29 FEP, 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 P29 FEP registered?

P29 FEP is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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