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P441 FOD

1996 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

152,347 mi
Last recorded152,347 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP441 FOD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2023 152,347 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 150,850 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule on axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule on axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2022 150,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule on axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule on axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 150,152 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle mount corroded.

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle mount corroded.

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 150,139 miles

Front Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake slack adjuster has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Axle mount corroded.

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle mount corroded.

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 149,627 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 148,535 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 147,322 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 145,784 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 144,085 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 142,753 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 139,264 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 133,293 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm 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 13 Feb 2012 127,497 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 123,009 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 122,987 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 114,562 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 110,501 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 110,478 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 100,948 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 96,284 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 87,307 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P441 FOD is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 P441 FOD, 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 P441 FOD registered?

P441 FOD is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 5 December 1996.

Is P441 FOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P441 FOD shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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