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P391 CTF

1996 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

202,347 mi
Last recorded202,347 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2016
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP391 CTF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2016 202,347 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 202,347 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 196,806 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2015 196,806 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 18,997 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2014 189,997 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 15 Oct 2013 184,016 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 178,292 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 14 Nov 2012 178,292 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 173,387 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 14 Oct 2010 164,583 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 164,583 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Nov 2009 154,176 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 154,176 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 136,863 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 122,748 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 122,748 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside rear tyre tread worn down to 1.6mm [Good year 195/65 X 15V]

Offside front indicator lens cracked.

Pass 13 Oct 2006 111,912 miles

O/S/F/Drive shaft gaiter clamp will need attention. †N/S/R/Tyre wall damage.

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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P391 CTF is a 1996 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 P391 CTF, 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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P391 CTF is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 16 August 1996.

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