MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
309,568 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear tyre has damage to inside sidewall
Offside Rear shock absorber spring seat worn and corroded
Rear brake pads changed only on the nearside
both rear tyres show signs of contact with rear shock absorbers - no fault found at time of test
nearside door mirror missing not obligatory fitment
rear brake discs corroded
Offside Rear tyre has been run flat, sidewalls weakened and nail in tread
Offside Rear Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened spring seat (2.4.G.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear tyre has damage to inside sidewall
both rear tyres show signs of contact with rear shock absorbers - no fault found at time of test
nearside door mirror missing not obligatory fitment
rear brake discs corroded
Offside Rear tyre has been run flat, sidewalls weakened and nail in tread
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both rear tyres show signs of contact with shock absorbers - no fault found at time of test
nearside door mirror missing - not an obligatory fitment
Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides - front (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both rear tyres show signs of contact with shock absorbers - no fault found at time of test
nearside door mirror missing - not an obligatory fitment
both rear shocks show signs of rear roadwheel & tyre fouling but no faults found at test
both rear tyres heavily worn & scuffed on inner tread edges
both sides rear suspension trailing arm bushes worn with slight play
nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit
nearside rear shock slightly weeping fluid
offside front tyre worn close to legal limit with nail in tread
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
both rear shocks show signs of rear roadwheel & tyre fouling but no faults found at test
both rear tyres heavily worn & scuffed on inner tread edges
both sides rear suspension trailing arm bushes worn with slight play
nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit
nearside rear shock slightly weeping fluid
offside front tyre worn close to legal limit with nail in tread
battery not bolted down but secure in compartment against bulkhead
nearside rear brake disc worn/corroded
rear silencer supported by wire - appears secure
timing belt cover missing from front of engine
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
battery loose in housing compartment but still secure
nearside rear tyre worn on inner tread edge
rear exhaust mounting has been temporary repaired but system still secure
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
battery partially insecure - not bolted down but contained securely in compartment
rear silencer supported with wire - appears secure
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear exhaust mount - one of two mounts broken - system is still adequately supported
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear exhaust mount - one of two mounts broken - system is still adequately supported
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Audi A4?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P718 VHO is a 1996 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 P718 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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P718 VHO is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 14 August 1996.
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