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P303 CRB

1996 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

150,588 mi
Last recorded150,588 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2015
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP303 CRB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2015 150,588 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jan 2014 148,314 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2013 145,856 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jan 2013 145,856 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2012 143,479 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2012 143,479 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 140,243 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 140,243 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2010 134,462 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 134,462 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 124,842 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 117,220 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

play top off side front rear wishbone pin

Fail 5 Feb 2008 177,220 miles

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

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

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

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

play top off side front rear wishbone pin

Pass 16 Jan 2007 109,973 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 109,959 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 103,155 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 103,155 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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P303 CRB is a 1996 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 P303 CRB, 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 P303 CRB registered?

P303 CRB is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P303 CRB safe to buy?

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