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P642 LLX

1996 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

198,660 mi
Last recorded198,660 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP642 LLX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 198,660 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2024 195,617 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output power output low (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine oil leaks

Pass 23 Sep 2023 193,545 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

ns washer jet inop

water leak from around engine area water over filled

Pass 2 Sep 2022 190,605 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 190,603 miles

Emission control equipment obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn nsf link arm worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure tail pipe adrift (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 187,893 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 184,846 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 184,846 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 182,064 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 177,478 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear both tyres perished/cracking

Fail 7 Sep 2018 177,478 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear both tyres perished/cracking

Pass 7 Sep 2017 172,954 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 168,161 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Sep 2016 168,119 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2015 163,063 miles

engine & undertray fitted

oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2014 157,179 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 152,762 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres badly perished

Pass 16 Aug 2012 147,799 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish dot code 2006

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Aug 2012 147,799 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Both rear tyres starting to perish dot code 2006

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2011 138,666 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 138,666 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Aug 2010 131,304 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Aug 2010 131,304 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

rear brake disc's worn

Pass 4 Aug 2009 122,713 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

fuel tank breather pipe blocked

Pass 6 Aug 2008 112,239 miles

fuel tank breather blocked

Pass 24 Jul 2007 102,983 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Jul 2007 102,983 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 98,118 miles

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)

both rear tyres perished/cracked

Pass 28 Jul 2005 93,715 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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P642 LLX is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 P642 LLX, 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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P642 LLX is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 15 August 1996.

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