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P716 CAV

1996 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

176,138 mi
Last recorded176,138 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2012
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP716 CAV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2012 176,138 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

alternator belt worn

slight play in o/s/f wheel

Pass 24 Aug 2012 176,138 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

alternator belt worn

slight play in o/s/f wheel

Pass 18 Aug 2011 170,336 miles

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nail in o/s and n/s/r tyres

Pass 31 Aug 2010 158,914 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 158,914 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 146,044 miles

front wiper slightly smearing

fuel cap sealing seal slightly deteriored

Fail 21 Aug 2009 146,044 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front wiper slightly smearing

fuel cap sealing seal slightly deteriored

Fail 15 Aug 2008 132,737 miles

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

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

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

front tyres getting low

oil leak

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 15 Aug 2008 132,737 miles

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

front tyres getting low

oil leak

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 8 Aug 2007 118,699 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 118,698 miles

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

1.front brake discs worn 2.rear brake discs worn

Pass 26 Jul 2006 103,916 miles

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

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

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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P716 CAV is a 1996 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P716 CAV, 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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P716 CAV is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 23 August 1996.

Is P716 CAV safe to buy?

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