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P65 VJO

1996 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

252,067 mi
Last recorded252,067 miles
Recorded on8 May 2012
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP65 VJO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2012 252,067 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear discs pitted

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 May 2012 252,067 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear discs pitted

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 252,061 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear discs pitted

Fail 19 Nov 2011 252,061 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear discs pitted

Pass 27 Oct 2010 250,835 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2010 250,835 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2009 242,101 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Fail 16 Nov 2009 242,101 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Fail 26 Aug 2008 236,034 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 236,034 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 227,072 miles

rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2007 227,040 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

rear brake pipes pitted.

Pass 26 Sep 2006 210,417 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2005 191,144 miles

Nearside Rear 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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P65 VJO is a 1996 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P65 VJO, 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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P65 VJO is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 15 August 1996.

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