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P357 TBJ

1996 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

164,275 mi
Last recorded164,275 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2010
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP357 TBJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2010 164,275 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2010 164,273 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 153,508 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT WIPER RUBBER SLIGHTLY SPLIT ON END OF RUBBER

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER SLIGHTLY BLOWING ON PIPE OUT OF SILENCER

Pass 10 Sep 2008 140,212 miles

osf brake disc slightly scored

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 13 Sep 2007 127,055 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 112,959 miles

Both Nearside And Offside Front Outer Driveshaft Gaiters Perished And Cracked.

Offside Rear Tyre Low On Tread.

Pass 15 Sep 2005 97,771 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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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P357 TBJ is a 1996 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P357 TBJ, 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 P357 TBJ registered?

P357 TBJ is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 18 October 1996.

Is P357 TBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P357 TBJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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