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P715 MNP

1996 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

313,303 mi
Last recorded313,303 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2014
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP715 MNP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2014 313,303 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2013 147,132 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust front flexible pipe deteriorated/corroded

offside rear tyre deteriorated, outer edge of tread area worn low

Fail 27 Feb 2013 147,034 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both nearside and offside front position lamp bulbs dim/deteriorated

exhaust front flexible pipe deteriorated/corroded

offside rear tyre deteriorated, outer edge of tread area worn low

Pass 27 Feb 2012 128,507 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2012 128,458 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 117,851 miles

Front bumper insecure on O/S

Front numberplate cracked

O/S and N/S bottom ball joint rubbers split

Slight blow to rear silencer

Slight play in O/S and N/S bottom ball joints

Slight play in O/S/F track rod end and boot split

Pass 4 Feb 2010 108,110 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 102,393 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 90,515 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 90,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 85,682 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 80,655 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 80,655 miles

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

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

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

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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P715 MNP is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,798cc 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 P715 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.

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P715 MNP is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 31 August 1996.

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