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P672 APM

1996 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

169,782 mi
Last recorded169,782 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2016
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP672 APM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2016 169,782 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing from outer edge

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 17 Apr 2015 165,745 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 165,745 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 161,852 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Apr 2014 161,845 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 156,780 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 152,355 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 20 Apr 2011 148,736 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

age cracks in offside rear tyre not showing cords

Pass 20 Apr 2011 148,736 miles

age cracks in offside rear tyre not showing cords

Pass 19 Apr 2010 144,790 miles

n/s/f tyre worn 2m

Pass 22 Apr 2009 141,194 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 141,194 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 137,463 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 133,238 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 133,238 miles

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

Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

sump tray insecure, n/s /r tyre has nail.

Pass 13 Apr 2006 128,318 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 128,318 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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P672 APM is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 P672 APM, 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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P672 APM is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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