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P431 JNU

1996 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

120,095 mi
Last recorded120,095 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2011
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP431 JNU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2011 120,095 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

front brake discs worn & pitted

offside front tyre worn to the legal limit 205/55 x 16v

rear brake discs corroded & pitted

Fail 2 Feb 2011 120,095 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

front brake discs worn & pitted

offside front tyre worn to the legal limit 205/55 x 16v

rear brake discs corroded & pitted

Pass 27 Jan 2010 111,970 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 100,682 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 100,682 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 90,797 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 79,907 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 79,907 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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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P431 JNU is a 1996 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1996 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 131,704 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 P431 JNU, 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 P431 JNU registered?

P431 JNU is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P431 JNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P431 JNU shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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