MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,811 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Fuel system component leaking Fuel Filter (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
exhaust flexy pipe slightly deteated
Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
exhaust front flexi-pipe slight deteoration.
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
damage to n/s/f outer sill
front coil springs corroding
rear coil springs corroding
rear number plate deteriating
slight play in both rear beam axle bushes
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
rear number plate deteriating
slight pitting to front brake disc inner faces
small cut to o/s/f tyre outer wall
fuel filter damp
nearside & offside rear flexible brake hose metal ferrule ends corroded
slight play/wear in nearside & offside front top ball joints
n/s/f & o/s/f outer cv boots slightly perrished not split at time of test.
parking brake long requires adjusting.
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
n/s/f & o/s/f outer cv boots slightly perrished not split at time of test.
parking brake long requires adjusting.
How Reliable is the Audi A4?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P551 XWS is a 1996 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 P551 XWS, 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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P551 XWS is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 1 August 1996.
Is P551 XWS safe to buy?
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