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P678 TWV

1996 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

175,966 mi
Last recorded175,966 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2010
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP678 TWV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Dec 2010 175,966 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front and rear brake discs worn

rear silencer mounting deteriorated

Pass 6 Dec 2010 175,966 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front and rear brake discs worn

rear silencer mounting deteriorated

Fail 9 Nov 2010 175,382 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear silencer mounting deteriorated

Pass 23 Nov 2009 159,880 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover split

rear nearside brake discs rusty and worn outer face

Fail 20 Nov 2009 159,878 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover split

rear nearside brake discs rusty and worn outer face

Pass 29 Jan 2009 156,956 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 153,485 miles

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

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

both number plates deteriorating

offside top suspension arm covers split

Pass 12 Feb 2007 143,945 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Feb 2007 143,945 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 138,041 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 138,041 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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P678 TWV is a 1996 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P678 TWV, 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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P678 TWV is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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