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P399 NCV

1996 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

144,528 mi
Last recorded144,528 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2012
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP399 NCV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2012 144,528 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

rear axle corroded but not weakend

Fail 17 Aug 2012 144,528 miles

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

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

rear axle corroded but not weakend

Pass 17 Aug 2011 136,217 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

fuel filter casing corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2010 134,790 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2010 134,787 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 130,451 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 130,333 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 124,449 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 124,342 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2007 110,860 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 110,860 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 102,164 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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P399 NCV 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 P399 NCV, 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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P399 NCV is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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