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P349 CRB

1996 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

222,251 mi
Last recorded222,251 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP349 CRB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2011 222,251 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear axcl bushis slight play

offside rear tyre axcl bushis slight play

Pass 14 Oct 2011 222,251 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear axcl bushis slight play

offside rear tyre axcl bushis slight play

Pass 29 Oct 2010 205,473 miles

Engine oil level above maximum

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Oct 2010 205,473 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine oil level above maximum

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2009 184,962 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2009 184,597 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2009 184,597 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2008 181,299 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 181,299 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 176,432 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 176,432 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2005 171,252 miles

oil leak

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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P349 CRB is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P349 CRB, 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 P349 CRB registered?

P349 CRB is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P349 CRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P349 CRB shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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