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P471 FEP

1996 Audi A4

Red Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

215,577 mi
Last recorded215,577 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2015
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP471 FEP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2015 215,577 miles

exhaust middle to rear corroded

rear exhaust bracket broken off

windscreen scratched

Fail 14 Oct 2015 215,573 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

exhaust middle to rear corroded

rear exhaust bracket broken off

windscreen scratched

Pass 30 Aug 2014 214,186 miles

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 21 Aug 2014 214,182 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust in poor condition

o/s/f flasher lens damaged

Pass 24 Aug 2013 209,806 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 209,492 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 207,920 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 207,920 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 193,787 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 178,101 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 178,101 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 May 2008 161,808 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 150,131 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 119,969 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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P471 FEP is a 1996 Audi A4 in Red with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 P471 FEP, 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 P471 FEP registered?

P471 FEP is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 7 November 1996.

Is P471 FEP safe to buy?

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