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P689 XRU

1996 Audi A4

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

217,760 mi
Last recorded217,760 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP689 XRU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2018 217,760 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 2 Mar 2017 203,589 miles

o/s washer jet not working

oil leak from engine

Fail 23 Feb 2017 203,427 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

o/s washer jet not working

oil leak from engine

Pass 9 Mar 2016 193,077 miles

Exhaust heatshields loose

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

Item(s) reomved from drivers view prior to test

Offside washer jet not working effectively

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2016 193,069 miles

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

Exhaust heatshields loose

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

Item(s) reomved from drivers view prior to test

Offside washer jet not working effectively

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 173,251 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 173,251 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 156,992 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 148,244 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 136,916 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2010 125,856 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 114,125 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 114,111 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 106,910 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 101,254 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 95,812 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 90,536 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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P689 XRU is a 1996 Audi A4 in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 P689 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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P689 XRU is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 31 October 1996.

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