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P463 UDG

1996 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

179,160 mi
Last recorded179,160 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2012
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP463 UDG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Jan 2012 179,160 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

exhaust cxorroded centre box

Pass 11 Jan 2012 179,160 miles

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

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

exhaust cxorroded centre box

Fail 7 Jan 2012 179,123 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

offside rear door can not be opened from the inside of the vehicle

Pass 30 Dec 2010 169,817 miles

front to rear brake pipes at hoses showing signs of corossion - recommend further inspection as plastic coated

front tyres heavily worn on outer edges

plastic coating to brake pipes

various underbody trims

Fail 29 Dec 2010 169,817 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

front to rear brake pipes at hoses showing signs of corossion - recommend further inspection as plastic coated

front tyres heavily worn on outer edges

plastic coating to brake pipes

unable to fully check front steering / suspension due to ball joint

various underbody trims

vehicle tested when wet

Pass 5 Jan 2010 163,787 miles

Engine oil leaks

N/S/F door trim insecure

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering reservoir pipes damp

Rear brake discs corroded and worn

Fail 4 Jan 2010 163,771 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine oil leaks

N/S/F door trim insecure

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering reservoir pipes damp

Rear brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 2 Jan 2009 154,153 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 144,812 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 135,384 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 135,383 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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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P463 UDG is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 P463 UDG, 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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P463 UDG is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 18 September 1996.

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