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P32 RHU

1996 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

118,555 mi
Last recorded118,555 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2014
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP32 RHU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2014 118,555 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Oct 2014 118,506 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 24 Aug 2013 116,968 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 116,968 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 113,346 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 113,346 miles

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 31 May 2011 112,537 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2011 112,537 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 109,790 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 1 Mar 2009 97,656 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Mar 2009 97,656 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 94,682 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 94,615 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 91,540 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 67,628 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 86,729 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 86,729 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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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P32 RHU is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 P32 RHU, 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 P32 RHU registered?

P32 RHU is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 2 September 1996.

Is P32 RHU safe to buy?

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