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P345 FSR

1996 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

169,523 mi
Last recorded169,523 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2012
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP345 FSR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2012 169,523 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Jan 2012 169,523 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear brake discs are in very poor condition

exhaust middle section is insecure

Pass 4 Nov 2010 156,130 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 156,126 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs are corroded & worn

rear brake discs are corroded , worn & pitted

Pass 18 Nov 2009 143,542 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear number plate marked and loose

Fail 16 Nov 2009 143,540 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked (2.5.C.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear number plate marked and loose

Pass 8 Oct 2008 131,005 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 131,005 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 116,793 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 108,122 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 99,008 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 FSR is a 1996 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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