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P345 DOV

1996 Audi A4

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

117,896 mi
Last recorded117,896 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP345 DOV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 117,896 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 117,138 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 116,544 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 116,544 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 115,285 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 114,073 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 114,073 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 113,166 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 109,922 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 108,387 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 108,387 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 106,901 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 104,881 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 104,881 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 101,786 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 101,786 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 101,431 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 101,431 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 99,978 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 95,441 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front bumper insecure on osf

milege display not lighting up on dash

oil level low

Pass 26 Jul 2011

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front bumper insecure.

Fail 25 Jul 2011

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front bumper insecure.

Pass 27 Jul 2010 82,596 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 77,622 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 77,622 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 74,975 miles

Rear tyres 3mm, limit 1.6mm.

Fail 17 Jul 2008 74,947 miles

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

Rear tyres 3mm, limit 1.6mm.

Pass 27 Sep 2007 70,576 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 70,016 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 64,951 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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P345 DOV is a 1996 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P345 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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P345 DOV is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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