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P54 JRP

1996 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

155,732 mi
Last recorded155,732 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2010
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP54 JRP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2010 155,732 miles

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge

someplay in nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 20 Aug 2010 155,732 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge

someplay in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 27 Aug 2009 147,064 miles

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

offside front tyre slightly out of shape

offside rear brake disc worn and rusted to excess

Fail 21 Aug 2009 146,997 miles

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre slightly out of shape

offside rear brake disc worn and rusted to excess

Pass 19 Aug 2008 140,921 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 132,905 miles

both sides front outer c v gaiters cracking to excess

both sides rear brake discs worn and rusted to excess

offside rear wheel rim slightly buckled

some play in the nearside rear wheel bearings

the nearside rear wheel rim slightly buckled

Fail 28 Aug 2007 132,905 miles

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

both sides outer c v gaiters cracking to excess

both sides rear brake discs are worn and rusted to excess

offside rear wheel rim slightly buckled

some roughness in the nearside rear wheel bearings

the nearside front wheel rim is slightly buckled

Pass 1 Sep 2006 126,446 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

rear no plate faded

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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P54 JRP is a 1996 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1996 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 131,704 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 P54 JRP, 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 P54 JRP registered?

P54 JRP is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 1 October 1996.

Is P54 JRP safe to buy?

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