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P415 OGS

1996 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

261,074 mi
Last recorded261,074 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP415 OGS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 261,074 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 9 Dec 2016 253,469 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 253,469 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 4 Nov 2016 252,701 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm - marked yellow (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Around front lower front arm mtg - marked yellow (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Around front lower rear arm mtg - marked yellow (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Light corrosion to front brake pipes

Offside Rear Back plate holed & corroded

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 248,111 miles

Front discs in VERY POOR condition

NS Rear tyre worn on outer edge

OS Rear brake backplate missing - disc

Fail 11 Nov 2015 248,111 miles

Front discs in VERY POOR condition

NS Rear tyre worn on outer edge

OS Rear brake backplate missing - disc

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2014 239,621 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 233,548 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 229,250 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2012 229,164 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 224,210 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 218,830 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight wear in both rear axle bushes

Pass 9 Oct 2009 211,694 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 202,782 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 194,618 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 194,618 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 185,589 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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P415 OGS is a 1996 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 P415 OGS, 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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P415 OGS is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 3 August 1996.

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