MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
209,289 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
nearside front wing corroded
offside front tyre worn on inner edge
offside rear back plate corroded
offside rear brake slight bind
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Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
nearside front wing corroded
offside front tyre worn on inner edge
offside rear back plate corroded
offside rear brake slight bind
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear, at rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Ball joint has slight play steering rack (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and offside rear (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Ball joint has slight play steering rack (2.2.B.1f)
nearside steering rack gaiter slight leak
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear, at rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Ball joint has slight play steering rack (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and offside rear (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Ball joint has slight play steering rack (2.2.B.1f)
nearside steering rack gaiter slight leak
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front to rear b.pipes corroded at rear
headlamps just in aim
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
both headlamps just in aim
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Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
engine oil leak
steering rack oil leak
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
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Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
engine oil leak
steering rack oil leak
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
centre exhaust heat shield insecure
front number plate damaged
nearside rear tyre sidewalls damaged
offside rear tyre cuts in inner sidewall
slight leak on steering rack seal
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
centre exhaust heat shield insecure
front number plate damaged
nearside rear tyre sidewalls damaged
offside rear tyre cuts in inner sidewall
slight leak on steering rack seal
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
both rear axle bushes deteriorating
front brake discs worn
oil leak
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
offside rear tyre worn on inner edge
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
brake fluid dirty
bulb out in centre brake light
fan belt tensioner worn
offside rear brake binding
rear axle bushes splitting
slight leak on steering rack
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
brake fluid dirty
bulb out in centre brake light
fan belt tensioner worn
offside rear brake binding
rear axle bushes splitting
slight leak on steering rack
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
fault on ignition switch
offside front sill corroding
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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P436 OGS is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 P436 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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P436 OGS is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 30 December 1996.
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