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P61 AWT

1996 Audi A4

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,376 mi
Last recorded57,376 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP61 AWT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 57,376 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2026 57,375 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 55,643 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2025 55,599 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit C0 emissions exceed limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2024 54,587 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 54,073 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 53,142 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 53,022 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 53,000 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 52,961 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 52,941 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 52,601 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 52,251 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 51,831 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 51,158 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 50,301 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 50,301 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 49,827 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 49,558 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 49,366 miles

Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Sep 2010 49,350 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 49,210 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 49,096 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 48,080 miles

both rear disc plates showing signs of corrosion on inside faces

Pass 14 Sep 2006 46,025 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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P61 AWT is a 1996 Audi A4 in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P61 AWT, 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 P61 AWT registered?

P61 AWT is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 18 August 1996.

Is P61 AWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P61 AWT shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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