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P458 TSU

1996 Audi A4

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

138,814 mi
Last recorded138,814 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2019
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP458 TSU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2019 138,814 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 136,747 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion subframe (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake back plate missing

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

middle exhaust clamp

Pass 25 Oct 2016 134,647 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended axle bush (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended axle bush (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

front and rear axles corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2015 131,358 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint front arm (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 128,451 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 125,600 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2013 125,568 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 122,800 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 115,472 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 115,472 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 111,293 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

both rear brake discs scored

Fail 21 Sep 2010 111,293 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

both rear brake discs scored

Fail 24 Sep 2009 105,224 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 105,224 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 98,236 miles

Front & rear number plates begin: to deteriorate.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Sep 2008 98,235 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Front & rear number plates begin: to deteriorate.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 91,263 miles

Front & Rear number plates slightly deteriorating.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 83,785 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both no plates starting to deteriorate.

chip in screen.

Fail 19 Sep 2006 83,784 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Coolant leak

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

front and rear no. plate starting to deteriorate.

small chip in screen.

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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P458 TSU is a 1996 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 P458 TSU, 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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P458 TSU is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 23 September 1996.

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