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P718 VHO

1996 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

309,568 mi
Last recorded309,568 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP718 VHO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 309,568 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2017 309,478 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 302,725 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2016 302,543 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 293,323 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2015 292,974 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 281,007 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2013 266,396 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2013 266,385 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 245,892 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2011 245,866 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 224,587 miles

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)

Fail 19 Feb 2010 223,874 miles

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)

Fail 12 Jan 2009 205,952 miles

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)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 205,952 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 185,783 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 185,683 miles

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)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 170,605 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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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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