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P682 LJN

1996 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

110,293 mi
Last recorded110,293 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2011
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP682 LJN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2011 110,293 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside rear tyre tread un even on inner edge

Pass 12 Nov 2010 104,463 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 Nov 2010 104,463 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 Oct 2009 91,429 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Upper Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 91,429 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Upper Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 84,741 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 79,149 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 73,703 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 73,703 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2005 69,493 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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P682 LJN is a 1996 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol 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 P682 LJN, 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 P682 LJN registered?

P682 LJN is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 9 December 1996.

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