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P402 SUB

1996 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2019
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

89,837 mi
Last recorded89,837 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2018
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP402 SUB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2018 89,837 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner and outer edge's (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play slight play in bush on track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside front and rear tyre worn close to wear bar indicator's

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both before flexi hose's (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fail 15 Oct 2018 89,832 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play excessive play in bush on track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm. recheck wheel on retest for play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner and outer edge's (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play slight play in bush on track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside front and rear tyre worn close to wear bar indicator's

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both before flexi hose's (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 9 Oct 2017 71,936 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 71,934 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated both front split to cords (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 57,966 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 45,583 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 38,917 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 38,313 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 37,278 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 36,180 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 35,298 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 34,011 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 32,955 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 32,955 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 31,030 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 29,503 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

Pass 10 Oct 2005 27,908 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 27,908 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 27,908 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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P402 SUB is a 1996 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 P402 SUB, 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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P402 SUB is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 15 October 1996.

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The MOT history for P402 SUB shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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