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P616 PDE

1996 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

128,157 mi
Last recorded128,157 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2011
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP616 PDE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2011 128,157 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 117,126 miles

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

oil leak from engine

Fail 18 Feb 2010 117,126 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 31 Jan 2009 110,190 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 110,180 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 102,235 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 94,147 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 94,089 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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P616 PDE is a 1996 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1996 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 131,704 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 P616 PDE, 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 P616 PDE registered?

P616 PDE is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P616 PDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P616 PDE shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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