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P548 PHY

1996 Audi A4

Bronze Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

184,417 mi
Last recorded184,417 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2010
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP548 PHY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2010 184,417 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 178,346 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 173,001 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 166,519 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 166,519 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 160,518 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 160,518 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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P548 PHY is a 1996 Audi A4 in Bronze with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P548 PHY, 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 P548 PHY registered?

P548 PHY is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 28 August 1996.

Is P548 PHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P548 PHY shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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