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P671 OWR

1996 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

159,841 mi
Last recorded159,841 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP671 OWR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 159,841 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2024 156,638 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 156,624 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 154,935 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2021 152,623 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 5 Mar 2020 147,642 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 142,805 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 6 Mar 2018 132,087 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 122,756 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 122,756 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 112,765 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 102,183 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 94,957 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 91,938 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 90,385 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 88,135 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 81,302 miles

Front wipers smeary

Pass 13 Feb 2009 69,530 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 13 Feb 2009 69,527 miles

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 59,982 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 52,977 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 49,250 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 49,250 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 49,250 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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P671 OWR 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 91.7%.

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 P671 OWR, 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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P671 OWR is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 5 August 1996.

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