MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,381 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)
Nearside Front wiper smearing
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front tyre has chunks out of the outer side wall
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
engine covers fitted
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front wiper smearing
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front tyre has chunks out of the outer side wall
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
engine covers fitted
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
rear diff seal leaking
differential leaking
o/s/f tyre worn on edge outer wall worn
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
differential leaking
o/s/f tyre worn on edge outer wall worn
Rear axle oil leak.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Oil leak from rear axle.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Rear axle oil leak.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
diff leaking oil
BOTH N/PLATES SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED.
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
SEVERE OIL LEAK FROM REAR AXLE.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Audi A4?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P686 XRU is a 1996 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 P686 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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P686 XRU is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 14 August 1996.
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