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P334 DOV

1996 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

61,721 mi
Last recorded61,721 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2017
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP334 DOV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2017 61,721 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 57,172 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 57,100 miles

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 May 2015 55,715 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 54,779 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 54,114 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 53,642 miles

bad oil leak on engine

Fail 28 Jul 2012 53,642 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

bad oil leak on engine

Pass 15 Jul 2011 51,712 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front brake discs are corroded

n/s/f & n/s/r tyres are cracking

Pass 27 Jul 2010 50,631 miles

Front brake discs are corroded.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 27 Jul 2010 50,631 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front brake discs are corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2009 49,859 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 27 Jul 2009 49,859 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 48,884 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Jul 2008 48,884 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 45,783 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 45,782 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both rear brakes slight bind .

Front brake discs scored inner faces .

Long travel handbrake .

Nearside rear tyre on wear bars .

Pass 1 Aug 2006 44,359 miles

Both rear brakes have slight bind

N/s/r tyre is near legal limit

Pass 31 Jul 2006 44,359 miles

Both rear brakes have slight bind

Front brake discs are corroding

N/S/R/ Tyre is near legal limit

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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P334 DOV is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 P334 DOV, 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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P334 DOV is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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