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P477 VCU

1996 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

166,974 mi
Last recorded166,974 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2010
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP477 VCU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2010 166,974 miles

Front number plate cracked.

Vehicle may have a suspect engine mounting.

Fail 19 Jun 2010 166,974 miles

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

Front number plate cracked.

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

Rear discs have signs of corrosion.

Vehicle may have a suspect engine mounting.

Pass 27 Jul 2009 157,283 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 131,223 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres perished on walls

Fail 19 Apr 2008 131,223 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres perished on walls

Pass 31 Mar 2007 119,085 miles

rear springs corroding ...might fail soon

Fail 30 Mar 2007 119,080 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2006 107,939 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 107,798 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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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P477 VCU is a 1996 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P477 VCU, 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 P477 VCU registered?

P477 VCU is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 21 November 1996.

Is P477 VCU safe to buy?

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