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P355 TFE

1996 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

133,024 mi
Last recorded133,024 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2021
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP355 TFE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2021 133,024 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Jul 2021 133,021 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 128,869 miles

OSF cv boot split

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

brake pedal has travel

nail in NSR tyre

Pass 11 Jul 2019 124,215 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2018 118,351 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2018 118,248 miles

Emissions not tested aborted, too much smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and splitting at sidewall/tread joint (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed splitting at sidewall/tread joint (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front tyres bald inner edges

front wiper blades defective and mechanism noisy

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2017 113,559 miles

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

Nearside and offside rear tyres perrished

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

Fail 2 Aug 2017 113,559 miles

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

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

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

Nearside and offside rear tyres perrished

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 111,259 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 111,257 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 101,663 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r brake discs corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2014 101,369 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

n/s/r and o/s/r brake discs corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2013 93,567 miles

front -rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 27 Jun 2013 93,563 miles

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

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

front -rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 29 Jul 2011 86,213 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 86,213 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 79,670 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 79,670 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 77,202 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 72,614 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 72,611 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 68,349 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 68,202 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 63,764 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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P355 TFE is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 P355 TFE, 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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P355 TFE is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 13 September 1996.

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