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P614 APM

1996 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

140,975 mi
Last recorded140,975 miles
Recorded on24 May 2010
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP614 APM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2010 140,975 miles

At time of test - 4 BBS alloys fitted with all legal tyres.

Both rear flexible brake hoses - ferrules slightly corroded.

Child seat fitted in N/S/R seat. Unable to check N/S/R or centre lap belts.

Exhaust middle box deteriorated.

Front brake imbalance very high at 25%.

Gearbox oil leak.

N/S/F brake disc - inner face scored.

N/S/R shocker has light misting of oil.

N/S/R wheel bearing has slight play.

No passenger door mirror glass.

Fail 19 May 2010 140,945 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

At time of test - 4 BBS alloys fitted with all legal tyres.

Both rear flexible brake hoses - ferrules slightly corroded.

Child seat fitted in N/S/R seat. Unable to check N/S/R or centre lap belts.

Exhaust middle box deteriorated.

Front brake imbalance very high at 25%.

Gearbox oil leak.

N/S/F brake disc - inner face scored.

N/S/R shocker has light misting of oil.

N/S/R wheel bearing has slight play.

No passenger door mirror glass.

Pass 18 May 2009 132,299 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 8 May 2009 132,278 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 128,100 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 128,100 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 122,006 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 113,896 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 107,406 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2005 107,406 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

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 APM is a 1996 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,595cc 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 P614 APM, 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 APM is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 23 August 1996.

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