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P677 XRU

1996 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

168,380 mi
Last recorded168,380 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2012
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP677 XRU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2012 168,380 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 158,410 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 148,775 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 142,047 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 132,269 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 132,264 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2007 122,796 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 27 Mar 2007 122,796 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 27 Mar 2006 112,059 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 112,059 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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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P677 XRU is a 1996 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P677 XRU, 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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What year was P677 XRU registered?

P677 XRU is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 21 September 1996.

Is P677 XRU safe to buy?

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