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P422 LFA

1996 Audi A4

Green Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

178,064 mi
Last recorded178,064 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2016
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP422 LFA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2016 178,064 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 164,761 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 153,667 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 141,445 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 130,468 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 113,869 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 99,498 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 92,636 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight wear in O/S/F wheel bearing.

Pass 15 Jun 2009 92,636 miles

Slight wear in O/S/F wheel bearing.

Pass 18 Jun 2008 82,412 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 82,412 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 72,209 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 69,254 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 68,089 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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P422 LFA is a 1996 Audi A4 in Green with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P422 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 P422 LFA registered?

P422 LFA is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P422 LFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P422 LFA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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