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P460 HWC

1996 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

218,376 mi
Last recorded218,376 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2010
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP460 HWC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2010 218,376 miles

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

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 216,245 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 214,068 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 212,005 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 212,005 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 203,062 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 202,666 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 HWC is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P460 HWC, 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 HWC registered?

P460 HWC is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 16 August 1996.

Is P460 HWC safe to buy?

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