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P313 JSD

1996 Audi A4

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,499 mi
Last recorded96,499 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2020
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP313 JSD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2020 96,499 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of N/S front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of O/S front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion to battery tray

Corrosion to front subframe

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper rear arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to rear suspension

rear axle beam N/S bush bonding letting go

rear axle beam O/S bush bonding letting go

Pass 7 Jun 2019 95,646 miles

Corrosion to both rear axle forward mounts

Corrosion to o/s/r & n/s/r brake hose ferrules

Corrosion to rear axle

O/s/f & n/s/f upper rear suspension arms rear bushes perished

O/s/r & n/s/r tyres perished

Play in n/s and o/s rear axle bushes

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of n/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 94,665 miles

corrosion to both rear brake hose ferrels

corrosion to n-s scuttle pannel

n/s/f ans o/s/f upper rear arms bushes perished

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 13 Jun 2018 94,665 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded feed (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to both rear brake hose ferrels

corrosion to n-s scuttle pannel

n/s/f ans o/s/f upper rear arms bushes perished

power steering fluid low

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 9 Jun 2017 92,905 miles

Both rear axle beam bushes perished

Corrosion to both rear brake hose ferrules

Corrosion to rear exhaust mounts

N/s/r shock absorber damp

O/s/f upper rear suspension arm inner bush perished

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 8 Jun 2017 92,905 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush arm centre bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Both rear axle beam bushes perished

Corrosion to both rear brake hose ferrules

Corrosion to rear exhaust mounts

N/s/r shock absorber damp

O/s/f upper rear suspension arm inner bush perished

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 14 Jun 2016 91,184 miles

Both rear tyres going out of shape

Corrosion to rear exhaust mountings

Play in n/s/f lower ball joint

n/s/r shock absober damp

Fail 14 Jun 2016 91,184 miles

Both rear tyres going out of shape

Corrosion to rear exhaust mountings

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

Play in n/s/f lower ball joint

n/s/r shock absober damp

Pass 11 Jun 2015 89,416 miles

Corrosion to both rear brake hose ferrules - chassis to axle

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/s/f upper rear suspension arm inner bush perished

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

Fail 10 Jun 2015 89,416 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Corrosion to both rear brake hose ferrules - chassis to axle

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/s/f upper rear suspension arm inner bush perished

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

Pass 27 May 2014 87,135 miles

Corrosion to both rear brake hose ferrules

Corrosion to rears of both front to rear brake pipes

N/s/f outer c/v boot deteriorate

N/s/f upper front ball joint worn

N/s/r shock asborber damp

Pass 7 Jun 2013 85,254 miles

Corrosion to front sub frame

Corrosion to rear brake pad holders

Imbalance on front brakes

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Jun 2012 83,533 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 83,533 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 81,722 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 81,722 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 79,463 miles

Split in n/s/f sill

Fail 18 Jun 2009 77,408 miles

Corrosin to n/s/r & o/s/r brake hose ferrules

Corrosion to rear axle

Corrosion to rear of o/s front to rear brake pipe

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 18 Jun 2009 77,408 miles

Rear number plate deteriorated

Corrosin to n/s/r & o/s/r brake hose ferrules

Corrosion to rear axle

Corrosion to rear of o/s front to rear brake pipe

Pass 13 Jun 2008 75,374 miles

N/s/f shock absorber lower bush deteriorated

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Jun 2008 75,374 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/s/f shock absorber lower bush deteriorated

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 73,249 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 73,249 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Fail 15 Jun 2006 70,884 miles

Nail in o/s/r tyre

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 70,884 miles

Nail in o/s/r tyre

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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P313 JSD is a 1996 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P313 JSD, 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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P313 JSD is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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