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P461 JKP

1996 Audi A4

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

119,618 mi
Last recorded119,618 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2008
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP461 JKP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2008 119,618 miles

rear brake discs starting to lip

slight play in n/s rear wheel bearing

Fail 18 Dec 2008 119,618 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

rear brake discs starting to lip

slight play in n/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 18 Dec 2007 115,305 miles

REAR BRAKE DISCS STARTING TO LIP

Fail 17 Dec 2007 115,305 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

REAR BRAKE DISCS STARTING TO LIP

Fail 12 Dec 2007 115,296 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2006 109,907 miles

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

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

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

brake ferrules corroding,suspension bushes wearing,brake discs wearing

Pass 15 Dec 2005 102,152 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 102,152 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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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P461 JKP is a 1996 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P461 JKP, 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 P461 JKP registered?

P461 JKP is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 2 December 1996.

Is P461 JKP safe to buy?

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