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P614 ADV

1996 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

120,002 mi
Last recorded120,002 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2015
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP614 ADV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Apr 2015 120,002 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 119,995 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 30 Sep 2013 119,995 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 119,983 miles

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

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

offside front outer constant velocity joint gaiter has a slight seepage of grease

rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

slight brake drag at nearside and offside rear

Pass 31 Mar 2011 119,826 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake drag at nearside and offside rear

offside front outer constant velocity joint gaiter has a slight seepage of grease

Pass 9 Nov 2009 119,680 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 109,267 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

airbag warning light illuminated

nearside front headlight unit lens chipped

offside rear tyre outer edges of tread wearing low

Pass 17 Nov 2007 98,842 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

airbag warning light stays on

damage to screen

front suspension top arms , bushes cracking

hole in nearside front headlamp lens holed

play in offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 16 Nov 2007 98,842 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

airbag warning light stays on

coolant tank leaking

damage to screen

front suspension top arms , bushes cracking

hole in nearside front headlamp lens holed

nail in offside front tyre (not repairable)

play in offside rear wheel bearing

wipers poor

Pass 28 Nov 2006 90,614 miles

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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P614 ADV 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 70%.

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 P614 ADV, 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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P614 ADV is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 21 August 1996.

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