MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,057 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear exhaust system corroded
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
centre exhaust heat shield loose
offside front tubless valve slightly bent
rear exhaust system corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Spare tyre defective
exhaust clamps rotted away and broken but exhaust not leaking or insecure at these areas
exhaust heatshield insecure
front and rear discs deteriorated
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Spare tyre defective
exhaust clamps rotted away and broken but exhaust not leaking or insecure at these areas
exhaust heatshield insecure
front and rear discs deteriorated
centre exhaust heatshield insecure and fouling exhaust
general exhaust condition poor, pipes clamps and mountings corroded
rear brake discs slight scoring
Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
centre exhaust heatshield insecure and fouling exhaust
general exhaust condition poor, pipes clamps and mountings corroded
rear brake discs slight scoring
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
vehicle body seems to lean slightly to offside, suspect a week or incorect spring fitted
vehicle body seems to lean slightly to offside, suspect a week or incorect spring fitted
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Audi A4?
Based on 7,096,957 MOT tests across 571,801 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P494 TSU is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 P494 TSU, 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 P494 TSU registered?
P494 TSU is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 20 September 1996.
Is P494 TSU safe to buy?
The MOT history for P494 TSU shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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