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P486 TFB

1996 Audi A4

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2011
Tests10 (4 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

129,985 mi
Last recorded129,985 miles
Recorded on18 May 2010
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP486 TFB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 May 2010 129,985 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Corrosion on rear brake discs

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rattle from cat

Slight play near side front bottom ball joint

Pass 18 May 2010 129,985 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Corrosion on rear brake discs

Rattle from cat

Slight play near side front bottom ball joint

Fail 1 Oct 2009 126,782 miles

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

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2009 125,817 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

N/S/F top suspension mount securing bolt being used as an earth point

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Wiper blades torn on edge but clear screen

Pass 7 Aug 2008 116,264 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Spare tyre defective

front brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2008 116,264 miles

Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Spare tyre defective

front brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2008 115,093 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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 ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Battery insecure

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Spare tyre defective

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2007 107,138 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 107,114 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 96,777 miles

Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rubber seals on both track rod ends perishing

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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P486 TFB is a 1996 Audi A4 in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 P486 TFB, 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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P486 TFB is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 11 December 1996.

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