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P460 FVU

1996 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

217,050 mi
Last recorded217,050 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP460 FVU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2017 217,050 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 216,980 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear light damaged

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 207,946 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 196,429 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2014 185,029 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 185,029 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 174,372 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 174,367 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 163,865 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 152,525 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs pitted

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 11 Nov 2011 152,360 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs pitted

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 19 Nov 2010 148,369 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 145,262 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 141,962 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 139,057 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 132,959 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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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P460 FVU is a 1996 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 P460 FVU, 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 P460 FVU registered?

P460 FVU is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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