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P318 OPV

1996 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

199,315 mi
Last recorded199,315 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2010
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP318 OPV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 17 Sep 2010 199,315 miles

front brake discs inner faces corroding

front exhaust flexy coupling perished

offside headlamp lens cracked

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2009 192,845 miles

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

os headlamp damaged

slight pas fluid leak

Pass 16 Sep 2008

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight leak at steering rack

Pass 22 Sep 2007 179,355 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 173,423 miles

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

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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P318 OPV is a 1996 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P318 OPV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P318 OPV?

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What year was P318 OPV registered?

P318 OPV is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 7 October 1996.

Is P318 OPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P318 OPV shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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