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P609 TAP

1996 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

180,073 mi
Last recorded180,073 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP609 TAP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2011 180,073 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jul 2011 180,064 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 171,291 miles

Airbag light on

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

Offside rear brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 21 Jul 2010 171,291 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Airbag light on

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

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

Offside rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 29 Jul 2009 161,424 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

air bag light on

Fail 28 Jul 2009 161,424 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

air bag light on

Pass 31 Jul 2008 150,488 miles

small tear in o/s/f outer c/v gaiter

Pass 31 Jul 2007 137,141 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 137,141 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 124,726 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P609 TAP is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 P609 TAP, 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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P609 TAP is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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