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P494 TSU

1996 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

159,057 mi
Last recorded159,057 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2012
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP494 TSU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2012 159,057 miles

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

rear exhaust system corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2012 158,884 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 155,643 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2011 155,643 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 151,041 miles

centre exhaust heatshield insecure and fouling exhaust

general exhaust condition poor, pipes clamps and mountings corroded

rear brake discs slight scoring

Fail 28 Aug 2010 150,899 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2009 138,715 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009 138,715 miles

vehicle body seems to lean slightly to offside, suspect a week or incorect spring fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2008 121,263 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 121,040 miles

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)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 99,351 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 92,311 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 92,311 miles

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.

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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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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P494 TSU is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 20 September 1996.

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