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P407 RHM

1996 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2014
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

257,249 mi
Last recorded257,249 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2014
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP407 RHM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2014 257,249 miles

Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake flex hoses perished

Engine oil dip stick tube damaged

Front anti-roll bar linkages mis-matched

Front indicators faded

Front top suspension arm mounting bushes perished and splitting

Front windscreen damaged within the swept area

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Metal brake pipes degrading

Nearside front suspension rear lower arm ball joint boot has a small wsplit

Offside front windscreen wiper blade worn

Rear number plate degrading

Rear tyres aged, perished and worn

Slight grease leakage from the nearside outer CV boot

Slight play in the rear wheel bearings

Pass 5 Mar 2013 245,130 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 245,130 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

n/s rear b/disc corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2012 239,617 miles

n/s rear b/disc corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2012 239,617 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

n/s rear b/disc corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2011 234,528 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 234,525 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 228,475 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 228,324 miles

Nearside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 221,947 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 221,947 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 213,433 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 213,433 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 205,362 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 205,296 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 198,171 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 198,171 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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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P407 RHM is a 1996 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

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 P407 RHM, 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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P407 RHM is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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