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P58 FOV

1996 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

162,325 mi
Last recorded162,325 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2014
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP58 FOV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2014 162,325 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 157,760 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 153,555 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 147,202 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

parking brake lever cover sleeve in secure.

Fail 28 Jan 2011 147,202 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

parking brake lever cover sleeve in secure.

Pass 13 Nov 2009 140,716 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 140,706 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

stonechip front screen

Pass 28 Nov 2008 133,281 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

insp' 2 lamp on

n/s/r brake caliper piston shroud insecure

Fail 27 Nov 2008 133,273 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

insp' 2 lamp on

n/s/r brake caliper piston shroud insecure

Pass 14 Dec 2007 125,122 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 125,122 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

p/s/fluid low

Pass 20 Oct 2006 113,838 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 113,838 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit fouled by moving parts likely to cause damage (2.4.D.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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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P58 FOV is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P58 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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What year was P58 FOV registered?

P58 FOV is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 20 September 1996.

Is P58 FOV safe to buy?

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