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P434 RHU

1996 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,523 mi
Last recorded128,523 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2020
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP434 RHU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2020 128,523 miles

Front Exhaust flexie deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear facing bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center clamp deteriorated - Advise replacement (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 128,519 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust flexie deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear facing bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center clamp deteriorated - Advise replacement (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 115,707 miles

Front Exhaust flexie deteriorated - advise replacement

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear facing bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system has minor leak of gases

Fail 28 Jan 2019 115,703 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Coolant below minimum

Front Exhaust flexie deteriorated - advise replacement

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear facing bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system has minor leak of gases

Pass 2 Feb 2018 103,835 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Feb 2018 103,834 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush rear arm, rear bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 93,422 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 93,404 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 92,212 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 88,967 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 85,172 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 80,664 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 76,394 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 71,275 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 68,369 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

front brake discs corroded and worn

rear brake discs worn

Fail 14 Jul 2010 68,369 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

front brake discs corroded and worn

rear brake discs worn

Pass 16 Jul 2009 64,936 miles

front and rear registration plates deteriorating

offside rear brake disc scored

Fail 15 Jul 2009 64,936 miles

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

Offside Headlamp extinguishes when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

offside rear brake disc scored

front and rear registration plates deteriorating

Pass 14 Jul 2008 61,684 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 58,148 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 52,929 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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P434 RHU is a 1996 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P434 RHU, 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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P434 RHU is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 19 August 1996.

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