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P401 SDE

1996 Audi A4

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

216,899 mi
Last recorded216,899 miles
Recorded on25 May 2010
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP401 SDE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2010 216,899 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

hand brake travel

n/s front damage,indicator taped on+bumper loose etc

spare wheel not checked

Fail 25 May 2010 216,897 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

hand brake travel

n/s front damage,indicator taped on+bumper loose etc

spare wheel not checked

Pass 11 Jun 2009 201,553 miles

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

wiper blades

Pass 2 Jun 2008 196,050 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 196,050 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2007 187,627 miles

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

front indicators starting to go white

rear number plate fitted by robin

Pass 25 May 2006 177,789 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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P401 SDE is a 1996 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P401 SDE, 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 P401 SDE registered?

P401 SDE is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 27 November 1996.

Is P401 SDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P401 SDE shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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