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P498 UFR

1996 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

210,496 mi
Last recorded210,496 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP498 UFR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2018 210,496 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 24 Jan 2018 210,496 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 205,187 miles

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

coil spring corroded all springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)

extensive under body corrosion

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2016 199,801 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment all (2.5.A.1c)

all brake hoses perished

all coil springs heavily corroded

all fuel pipes corroded

service brake and parking brake just met requirements

signs of a water leak

steering / suspension has play

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2015 194,099 miles

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 190,450 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 181,319 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 176,961 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both side rear axle bushes worn

Pass 1 Feb 2011 174,702 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 174,702 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s front and rear discs worn and pitted

Pass 3 Feb 2010 173,193 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 171,149 miles

o/s headlamp chipped, front brake disks, accelerator pedal rubber missing,n/s door mirror glass cracked, steering wheel, all tyres down to legal limit

o/s/r light cracked, all front suspension bushes cracking and wearing

Fail 14 Aug 2008 171,149 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

o/s headlamp chipped, front brake disks, accelerator pedal rubber missing,n/s door mirror glass cracked, steering wheel, all tyres down to legal limit

Pass 27 Feb 2007 164,422 miles

advise leak off pipe/s w/blade/s all tyre/s close to limit/s

Pass 29 Nov 2005 153,029 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear 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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P498 UFR is a 1996 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P498 UFR, 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 P498 UFR registered?

P498 UFR is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 31 October 1996.

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