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P417 LFA

1996 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

119,992 mi
Last recorded119,992 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2012
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP417 LFA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2012 119,992 miles

both front a/roll bar links worn

Fail 9 Aug 2012 119,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front a/roll bar links worn

Pass 2 Aug 2011 112,248 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

f/n/s tyre low tread

r/n/s tyre low tread

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2010 101,231 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 98,341 miles

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 23 Jul 2008 91,504 miles

front n/s tyre low tread

play in the front n/s front ball joint just legal

Pass 18 Jul 2007 82,847 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 82,847 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 27 Jul 2006 74,174 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 74,174 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2005 66,857 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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P417 LFA is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P417 LFA, 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 P417 LFA registered?

P417 LFA is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P417 LFA safe to buy?

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