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P517 HHH

1996 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP517 HHH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2023

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 273,426 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 5 Apr 2022

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2021 270,004 miles

Offside Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 267,490 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 263,547 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 259,235 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 253,890 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 248,428 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2015 241,522 miles
Fail 10 May 2014 233,634 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 May 2014 233,634 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 225,939 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 218,447 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 211,652 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 204,612 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 198,696 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 190,386 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 182,081 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 174,922 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 174,922 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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P517 HHH is a 1996 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P517 HHH, 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 P517 HHH registered?

P517 HHH is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 2 August 1996.

Is P517 HHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P517 HHH shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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