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P399 UHB

1996 Audi A4

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2010
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

169,267 mi
Last recorded169,267 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2010
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP399 UHB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Jan 2010 169,267 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2009 163,697 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 163,681 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Fail 13 Mar 2009 162,870 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 147,210 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Mar 2008 147,209 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2006 122,935 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 122,935 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 UHB is a 1996 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 UHB, 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 P399 UHB registered?

P399 UHB is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 21 August 1996.

Is P399 UHB safe to buy?

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