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P719 BTT

1996 Audi A4

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

199,074 mi
Last recorded199,074 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2019
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP719 BTT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Fail 9 Feb 2019 199,074 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Body component insecure bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/r15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 196,425 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

battery loose

Fail 17 Feb 2018 196,425 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

battery loose

Pass 13 Feb 2017 193,879 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 11 Feb 2017 193,879 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate very dim (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake discs corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 13 Feb 2016 190,471 miles

child seats fitted to rear not allowing inspection of adult belt

front discs corroded on inner face

lower door trims missing but not sharp

nsf bumper loose

osf wheel trim missing

Pass 19 Feb 2015 185,113 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery loose

front bumper loose

front discs corroded

osf wheel trim missing

power steering fluid low

viscous fan insecure

Fail 14 Feb 2015 185,096 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery loose

front bumper loose

front discs corroded

osf wheel trim missing

power steering fluid low

viscous fan insecure

Pass 25 Feb 2014 181,770 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

battery loose but not insecure

front brake discs corroded on inner face

nsf bumper loose but not sharp

nsr tyre has nail in sidewall

osf wheel trim missing

Fail 22 Feb 2014 181,770 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

battery loose but not insecure

front brake discs corroded on inner face

nsf bumper loose but not sharp

nsr tyre has nail in sidewall

osf wheel trim missing

Pass 14 Feb 2013 174,619 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Feb 2013 174,619 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 165,260 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 155,015 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 155,015 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 145,835 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 145,835 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 137,310 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2009 137,310 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 126,579 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 114,692 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 114,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 101,691 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 101,691 miles

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

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

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

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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P719 BTT is a 1996 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 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 P719 BTT, 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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P719 BTT is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 1 April 1996.

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