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P693 MNP

1996 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

155,830 mi
Last recorded155,830 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2014
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP693 MNP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2014 155,830 miles

o/sf track rod very borderline worn .

Pass 30 Nov 2012 146,947 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F TRACK ROD END / SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/R BEARING / SLIGHT WEAR IN FRONT DROP LINKS / REAR FLEXI FERRULLES CORRODING / SLIGHT CORROSION ON EXHAUST / O/S/F TYRE 2.5MM

Pass 2 Dec 2011 143,008 miles

N/S/ CV BOOT PERRISHING

Pass 30 Nov 2010 139,233 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 136,191 miles

O/S/R BRAKE DISCS CORRODING ON INNER EDGE

SLIGHT CORRSION LIP ON FRONT BRAKE DISCS

Fail 1 Dec 2009 136,191 miles

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

O/S/R BRAKE DISCS CORRODING ON INNER EDGE

SLIGHT CORRSION LIP ON FRONT BRAKE DISCS

Pass 2 Dec 2008 131,933 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 131,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 127,769 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2007 127,743 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 122,231 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2005 116,423 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 119,309 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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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P693 MNP is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P693 MNP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P693 MNP registered?

P693 MNP is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 24 September 1996.

Is P693 MNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P693 MNP shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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