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P331 THR

1996 Audi A4

Green Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

145,777 mi
Last recorded145,777 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2013
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP331 THR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2013 145,777 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 145,301 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Jul 2012 145,272 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 137,800 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 130,606 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 123,889 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2009 123,889 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 113,820 miles

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

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

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

rear no plate delaminating

Pass 1 Jul 2007 105,903 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 105,903 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2006 98,441 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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P331 THR is a 1996 Audi A4 in Green with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P331 THR, 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

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What year was P331 THR registered?

P331 THR is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 17 December 1996.

Is P331 THR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P331 THR shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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