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P54 UAH

1996 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2013
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

165,598 mi
Last recorded165,598 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2013
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Jan 2013 165,598 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

1. Offside drive shaft gaiter becoming perished.

hand brake at mot limit of travel front brake discs becoming distorted fuel tank straps becoming corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2012 144,332 miles

1. o/s front and rear doors damaged. 2. o/s front tyre worn to legal limits. 3. Pin hole in n/s front cv gaiter. 4. o/s rear tyre wearing low.

Fail 4 Jan 2012 144,324 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

1. o/s front and rear doors damaged. 2. o/s front tyre worn to legal limits. 3. Pin hole in n/s front cv gaiter. 4. o/s rear tyre wearing low.

Pass 26 Nov 2010 136,406 miles

both front tyres & nearside rear becoming worn

keep check on pas level & offside rack area for further leaks

offside front wheel & inner wing contaminated from previously split gaitor & leaking rack

panel damage to offside

under sheilds & trims preventing full inspection

Fail 24 Nov 2010 136,406 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

both front tyres & nearside rear becoming worn

offside front wheel & inner wing contaminated from previously split gaitor & leaking rack

panel damage to offside

under sheilds & trims preventing full inspection

Fail 1 Nov 2010 136,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

n/s rear tyre on legal limit.

Pass 4 Nov 2009 126,080 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 30 Oct 2008 121,264 miles

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

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

rear ferrules corroded o/s n/s

Fail 29 Oct 2008 121,264 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

rear ferrules corroded o/s n/s

Pass 26 Oct 2007 114,782 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 114,781 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 107,441 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 107,441 miles

rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

PAS fluid level low

Pass 27 Oct 2005 101,995 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 101,995 miles

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

both wiper rubbers splitting

front & rear number plates detereoating

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 UAH is a 1996 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UAH, 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 UAH registered?

P54 UAH is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P54 UAH safe to buy?

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