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P56 FOV

1996 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

236,939 mi
Last recorded236,939 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP56 FOV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2018 236,939 miles

Front suspension components corroded but can still function as intended

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear suspension components corroded but can still function as intended

all brake hose ferlles corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2018 236,939 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play front arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front suspension components corroded but can still function as intended

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear suspension components corroded but can still function as intended

all brake hose ferlles corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2017 208,400 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush @ axle (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside headlamp beam pattern deteriorated

brake pedal a/s provision worn

dvrs seat base worn(fore/aft mechanism still functioning)

Fail 5 Aug 2017 208,309 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement @ axle (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush @ axle (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside headlamp beam pattern deteriorated

brake pedal a/s provision worn

dvrs seat base worn(fore/aft mechanism still functioning)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 192,165 miles

Nearside Rear rub marks on spring

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

brake/clutch pedal a/s prov worn

dvrs seat lock mechanism worn

Fail 30 Jul 2016 192,165 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear rub marks on spring

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

brake/clutch pedal a/s prov worn

dvrs seat lock mechanism worn

Pass 23 Jul 2015 179,330 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2015 179,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 169,686 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 163,113 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2013 163,113 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 152,194 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside front sill corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2012 152,190 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front sill corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2011 145,387 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2011 145,387 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2010 130,787 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2010 130,787 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 119,270 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2009 119,270 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2008 116,100 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2008 116,100 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 103,673 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 103,672 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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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P56 FOV is a 1996 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 P56 FOV, 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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P56 FOV is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 10 September 1996.

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