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P670 ENV

1996 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP670 ENV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2018

near side headlamp poor image

wipers poor

Pass 4 Nov 2017 96,509 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2017 96,509 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2016

CORROSION MISC F+R SUSPENSION AREA.

MINOR PLAY MISC F SUSPENSION ARMS.

possible leak on power steering rack

Fail 28 Nov 2016

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

CORROSION MISC F+R SUSPENSION AREA.

MINOR PLAY MISC F SUSPENSION ARMS.

Pass 20 Nov 2015 89,804 miles

mileage hard to read bulbs out

near side rear tyre down on pressure

off side cv gaiter starting to split

under tray insecure

Fail 20 Nov 2015 89,804 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

mileage hard to read bulbs out

near side rear tyre down on pressure

off side cv gaiter starting to split

under tray insecure

Pass 25 Nov 2014 89,150 miles

CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS F+R SUSPENSION AREA.MINOR PLAY MISC F SUSPENSION ARMS.O/S OUTER C/V BOOT STARTING TO SPLIT.TYRE WALL DAMAGE O/S/R.

Fail 24 Nov 2014

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)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS F+R SUSPENSION AREA.MINOR PLAY MISC F SUSPENSION ARMS.O/S OUTER C/V BOOT STARTING TO SPLIT.TYRE WALL DAMAGE O/S/R.

Pass 16 Nov 2013 86,562 miles

N/S CV BOOT STARTING TO LEAK ALL TOP FRONT SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES STARTING TO WEAR O/S8/R TYRE CRACKED BETWEEN TREADS

Pass 4 Dec 2012 85,713 miles

CORROSION R BRAKE FERRULES.N/S OUTER C/V BOOT STARTING TO SPLIT.MINOR PLAY MISC F SUSPENSION ARMS.DISCS CORRODED-BRAKE BALANCE POOR.EXHAUST SMOKE.

Fail 4 Dec 2012 85,713 miles

CORROSION R BRAKE FERRULES.N/S OUTER C/V BOOT STARTING TO SPLIT.MINOR PLAY MISC F SUSPENSION ARMS.DISCS CORRODED-BRAKE BALANCE POOR.EXHAUST SMOKE.

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 85,472 miles

DAMAGE R REG PLATE ALL DISCS CORRODED.N/S TRACK ROD END BOOT SPLIT.N/S F OUTER C/V BOOT STARTING TO SPLIT.PLAY MISC COMPONENTS F SUSPENSION/STEERING.

Fail 11 Nov 2011 85,472 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

DAMAGE R REG PLATE ALL DISCS CORRODED.N/S TRACK ROD END BOOT SPLIT.N/S F OUTER C/V BOOT STARTING TO SPLIT.PLAY MISC COMPONENTS F SUSPENSION/STEERING.

Pass 13 Nov 2010 84,613 miles

DAMAGE F+R REG PLATE.N/S MIRROR LOOSE.F SUSPENSION-N/S/F/L/F BALL JOINT WORN-O/S/F/L/R+N/S/F/L/R BALL JOINT PLAY-MINOR PLAY ALL UPPER ARMS.N/S C/V BOOT STARTING TO SPLIT.N/S TRACK ROD END BOOT SPLIT.R DISCS CORRODED.

Fail 12 Nov 2010 84,613 miles

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

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

DAMAGE F+R REG PLATE.N/S MIRROR LOOSE.F SUSPENSION-N/S/F/L/F BALL JOINT WORN-O/S/F/L/R+N/S/F/L/R BALL JOINT PLAY-MINOR PLAY ALL UPPER ARMS.N/S C/V BOOT STARTING TO SPLIT.N/S TRACK ROD END BOOT SPLIT.R DISCS CORRODED.

Pass 7 Nov 2009 84,422 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2009 84,422 miles

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

BOTH CV BOOTS STARTING TO CRACK REAR NUMBER PLATE POOR CONDITION

Pass 19 Dec 2008 84,340 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 84,339 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

WIPER BLADES POOR CONDITION.DAMAGE F+R REG PLATE.GENERAL PLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION.O/S/F+N/S/F OUTER C/V BOOT STARTING TO SPLIT.BIND N/S/R WHEEL-PADS VERY CLOSE LIMIT?

Pass 10 Nov 2007 82,683 miles

both front c.v gaiters cracked and rear brake pads on limit

Fail 10 Nov 2007 82,683 miles

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

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

both front c.v gaiters cracked and rear brake pads on limit

Pass 25 Nov 2006 79,815 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2006 79,812 miles

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

near sride rear tyre wearing close to legal limit,both front c.v gaiters starting to split and all four upper suspension arms have minute amount of play in them

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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P670 ENV is a 1996 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 P670 ENV, 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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P670 ENV is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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