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P61 TDS

1996 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

157,630 mi
Last recorded157,630 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2010
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP61 TDS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2010 157,630 miles

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

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

Corrosion to front subframe

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel filter corroroed

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust heat sheild loose

Fail 21 Dec 2010 157,630 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)

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

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

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

Corrosion to front subframe

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel filter corroroed

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust heat sheild loose

Pass 11 Dec 2009 146,047 miles

All brake disc's corroroed

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

Drivers front wiper deteriorating

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Dec 2009 146,035 miles

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

All brake disc's corroroed

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

Drivers front wiper deteriorating

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 134,601 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

bonnet safty catch not working

engine undertray loose o/s rear

Fail 6 Dec 2008 134,601 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

bonnet safty catch not working

engine undertray loose o/s rear

p.a.s. steering noisey

Pass 18 Dec 2007 123,354 miles

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

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

Offside front bleed nipple snapped

Oil leak

clutch release bearing noisey

Fail 17 Dec 2007 123,354 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

clutch release bearing noisey

Fail 14 Oct 2006 109,044 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2006 109,044 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2005 101,657 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 101,657 miles

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

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

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 TDS is a 1996 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P61 TDS, 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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P61 TDS is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 20 August 1996.

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