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P518 CCJ

1996 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

138,479 mi
Last recorded138,479 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2012
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP518 CCJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2012 138,479 miles

Corrosion on rear brake discs

Noise from stearing or near side front suspension joint

Fail 30 Oct 2012 138,471 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Corrosion on rear brake discs

Noise from stearing or near side front suspension joint

Pass 18 Jul 2011 131,608 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 123,939 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 119,670 miles

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall perished

Offside front tyre outer side wall perished

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Thin band of corrosion around outer edge of both front brake discs

Fail 18 Jul 2009 119,663 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall perished

Offside front tyre outer side wall perished

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Thin band of corrosion around outer edge of both front brake discs

Pass 3 Sep 2007 119,073 miles

advise on front brake discs rusted on surface edges

advise on front wipers split on ends and nearside smearing

Pass 14 Jul 2006 116,214 miles

advise on both rear tyres cracking

advise on grease on front brake disc hub

advise on slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

strong advise on front brake discs scored on inner surface

Pass 24 May 2005 112,338 miles

advise on exhaust system rusted

advise on front brake discs rusted

battery tray area rusted

both rear tyres has very small cracks

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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P518 CCJ is a 1996 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 P518 CCJ, 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 P518 CCJ registered?

P518 CCJ is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 2 September 1996.

Is P518 CCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P518 CCJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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