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P710 VUD

1996 Audi A4

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

254,723 mi
Last recorded254,723 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2020
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP710 VUD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2020 254,723 miles

Nearside Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect front and rear (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

battery insecure

Fail 17 Feb 2020 254,722 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect front and rear (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

battery insecure

Pass 1 Mar 2019 251,847 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 251,742 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 248,405 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/front and rear tyres worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

battery inscure

Fail 27 Feb 2018 248,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/front and rear tyres worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

battery inscure

Pass 27 Feb 2017 245,128 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 245,124 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 241,872 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 225,026 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 225,026 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Fail 26 Nov 2013 212,007 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 212,007 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 198,576 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Nov 2012 198,576 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 188,768 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 182,854 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 25 Jun 2010 182,843 miles

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

passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 26 Jun 2009 179,273 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2009 179,271 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 173,611 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 173,609 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Nov 2007 160,577 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

wiper blades starting to split

Fail 10 Nov 2007 160,576 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

wiper blades starting to split

Pass 9 Nov 2006 152,002 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 143,986 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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P710 VUD is a 1996 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 P710 VUD, 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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P710 VUD is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 2 August 1996.

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