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P699 VHO

1996 Audi A4

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,643 mi
Last recorded105,643 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2014
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP699 VHO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2014 105,643 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 105,008 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 102,258 miles

Car very mouldy.

Fail 9 Jul 2012 102,221 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Car very mouldy.

Off side front bumper insecure.

Pass 21 Jul 2011 100,923 miles

Front pads low.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake pipe metal ends starting to corrode.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 99,811 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 99,800 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 98,668 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 98,668 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 95,245 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 95,245 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Accelerator pedal rubber missing.

Fail 27 Jul 2007 92,386 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 92,386 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2006 90,559 miles

Inspection/service light on.

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

Off side front outer cv boot looks in poor condition, yet not split.

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

Pass 22 Jul 2006 90,559 miles

Inspection/service light on.

Off side front outer cv boot looks in poor condition, yet not split.

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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P699 VHO is a 1996 Audi A4 in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P699 VHO, 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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P699 VHO is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 8 August 1996.

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