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P578 XTT

1996 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

151,373 mi
Last recorded151,373 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP578 XTT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2012 151,373 miles

centre exhaust baffles loose ?

front brake discs inner face corroded

rear n/o plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Aug 2011 146,200 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2011 146,200 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2010 140,870 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nsr tyre side wall age perrishing

Pass 17 Aug 2009 136,414 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 131,250 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 131,250 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 128,353 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 122,626 miles

milage reading not iluminated

Pass 23 Jul 2005 118,892 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2005 118,860 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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P578 XTT is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 P578 XTT, 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 P578 XTT registered?

P578 XTT is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 30 August 1996.

Is P578 XTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P578 XTT shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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