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P470 DDP

1996 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

183,563 mi
Last recorded183,563 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2022
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP470 DDP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2022 183,563 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 183,545 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 183,403 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm of two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm of two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 182,762 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF and OSF (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Just before flexi pipe over subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Just before flexi pipe over subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded NSR and OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2019 182,762 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF and OSF (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Just before flexi pipe over subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Just before flexi pipe over subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded NSR and OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 181,828 miles

Nearside Front Outer Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH NSR & OSR

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both NSF & OSF inner and outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 180,902 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 180,560 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2016 180,559 miles

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

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

NOISE FROM EXHAUST CATALYST matrix damaged

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2015 180,183 miles

Catalyst broken internally (noisy).

Slight rumbling noise from front belt area.

Fail 19 Dec 2015 180,181 miles

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

Catalyst broken internally (noisy).

Slight rumbling noise from front belt area.

Pass 18 Dec 2014 179,601 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 179,494 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

N/S & O/S REAR BUMP STOPS DETERIORATED

Fail 19 Dec 2013 179,494 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

N/S & O/S REAR BUMP STOPS DETERIORATED

Pass 19 Dec 2012 179,321 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 177,724 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

o/s/f seat belt poor too retact

Pass 6 Dec 2010 176,806 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 175,565 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 173,052 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 168,478 miles

Slight play in near side lower (rear) track control arm. Advise renewal A.S.A.P.

Pass 7 Nov 2006 165,173 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 161,245 miles

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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P470 DDP is a 1996 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P470 DDP, 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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P470 DDP is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 13 November 1996.

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