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P496 AFJ

1996 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

185,559 mi
Last recorded185,559 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2012
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP496 AFJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2012 185,559 miles

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

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

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

exhaust slight blow

Fail 18 Dec 2012 185,559 miles

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

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

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

exhaust slight blow

Pass 6 Jan 2012 178,180 miles

both rear brake discs slightly pitted

both rear wheel bearings slight play

Fail 6 Jan 2012 178,180 miles

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

both rear brake discs slightly pitted

both rear wheel bearings slight play

Pass 5 Jan 2011 169,563 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 161,510 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 155,558 miles

both front c.v boots deteriated

both rear tyres starting to perish

n/s/r tyre slightly feathered

slight play o/s/f trackrodend

various exhausht clamps deteriated

Pass 7 Jan 2008 146,904 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 139,058 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 139,058 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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P496 AFJ is a 1996 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P496 AFJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P496 AFJ registered?

P496 AFJ is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 19 August 1996.

Is P496 AFJ safe to buy?

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