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P614 NBJ

1996 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

168,104 mi
Last recorded168,104 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2012 168,104 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2012 168,103 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Outer Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 162,922 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 162,688 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 157,983 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 153,104 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Nov 2008 146,861 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

emissions only just passed.

Pass 10 Nov 2008 146,861 miles

emissions only just passed.

Pass 21 Nov 2007 138,188 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 138,098 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 128,533 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 128,532 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear 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 NBJ is a 1996 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 NBJ, 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 P614 NBJ registered?

P614 NBJ is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 17 August 1996.

Is P614 NBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P614 NBJ shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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