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P436 OGS

1996 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

209,289 mi
Last recorded209,289 miles
Recorded on13 May 2017
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP436 OGS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 May 2017 209,289 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 13 May 2017 209,289 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 14 May 2016 200,022 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2016 200,022 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2015 195,867 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front to rear b.pipes corroded at rear

headlamps just in aim

Fail 11 May 2015 195,829 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2014 191,663 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine oil leak

steering rack oil leak

Fail 21 May 2014 191,648 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine oil leak

steering rack oil leak

Pass 22 May 2013 188,118 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2013 188,100 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2012 183,980 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 183,980 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2011 178,672 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 178,670 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2010 174,065 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2010 174,065 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2009 167,615 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 167,615 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2008 160,078 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 160,073 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2007 150,114 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 May 2006 144,841 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 144,836 miles

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)

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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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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