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P472 HRM

1996 Audi A4

Green Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

168,457 mi
Last recorded168,457 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2015
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP472 HRM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2015 168,457 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 168,408 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

front and rear tracking

Pass 19 Mar 2014 164,682 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 160,108 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 160,108 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 154,290 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 154,290 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 149,320 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 149,320 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 142,634 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 142,634 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 133,342 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 125,356 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 125,355 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)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 115,388 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 115,388 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

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

air bag light on

nearside rear tyre cracked no cords showing

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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P472 HRM is a 1996 Audi A4 in Green with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 P472 HRM, 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 P472 HRM registered?

P472 HRM is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 19 September 1996.

Is P472 HRM safe to buy?

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