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P356 DOV

1996 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

275,859 mi
Last recorded275,859 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2017
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP356 DOV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2017 275,859 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 269,825 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 254,001 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 246,300 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 237,757 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 237,757 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2011 224,916 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 211,124 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 197,031 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 182,703 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 169,181 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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P356 DOV is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P356 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P356 DOV registered?

P356 DOV is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P356 DOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P356 DOV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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