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P471 TBJ

1996 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

168,897 mi
Last recorded168,897 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2015
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP471 TBJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2015 168,897 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

both rear coil springs corroded

nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 27 Aug 2015 168,895 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

both rear coil springs corroded

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Aug 2014 161,300 miles

Oil leak

both rear shock absorber dust covers/bump stops split

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

centre exhaust outer skin corroded

front exhaust flexi outer skin split

front tyres worn at edges (not classed as main tread)

offside mirror secured using tape (slightly insecure)

rear brake discs worn (lipped)

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2014 161,298 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear shock absorber dust covers/bump stops split

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

centre exhaust outer skin corroded

front exhaust flexi outer skin split

front tyres worn at edges (not classed as main tread)

offside mirror secured using tape (slightly insecure)

rear brake discs worn (lipped)

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2013 146,294 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear springs corroded and bump stops in poor condition

Fail 7 Aug 2013 146,292 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear springs corroded and bump stops in poor condition

Pass 15 Aug 2012 136,080 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 136,080 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 126,762 miles

inspection light on

Oil leak

Fail 30 Aug 2011 126,746 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

inspection light on

Pass 31 Aug 2010 114,188 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2010 113,937 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 101,176 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 101,176 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 92,883 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 27 Nov 2008 92,883 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 29 Nov 2007 84,201 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 76,618 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 70,394 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 TBJ is a 1996 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 P471 TBJ, 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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P471 TBJ is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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