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P748 LRK

1996 Audi A4

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

148,808 mi
Last recorded148,808 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP748 LRK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2019 148,808 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play n/s & o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

engine bay covers fitted.

vehicle under trays fitted.

Pass 27 Feb 2018 142,228 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front tyre worn low on the outer edge.

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play n/s & o/s (2.6.2)

vehicle under trays fitted.

Fail 26 Feb 2018 142,228 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front tyre worn low on the outer edge.

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play n/s & o/s (2.6.2)

vehicle under trays fitted.

Pass 28 Feb 2017 134,354 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play n/s & o/s (2.6.2)

vehicle under trays fitted.

Fail 27 Feb 2017 134,343 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play n/s & o/s (2.6.2)

vehicle under trays fitted.

Pass 24 Feb 2016 125,119 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (1.4.A.2f)

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)

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

engine bay covers fitted.

vehicle under trays fitted.

Fail 23 Feb 2016 125,106 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine bay covers fitted.

vehicle under trays fitted.

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (1.4.A.2f)

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)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 118,589 miles

All brake discs corroded

Exhaust system corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2015 118,589 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

All brake discs corroded

Exhaust system corroded

Pass 13 May 2014 117,194 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

windscreen has damage slightly greater than 10mm in zone a, but is not effecting the view to the front.

Fail 12 May 2014 117,169 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

windscreen has damage slightly greater than 10mm in zone a, but is not effecting the view to the front.

Pass 24 Apr 2013 115,484 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 24 Apr 2013 115,484 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 113,757 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

o/s front tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall. but not deep enough to reach the cords.

Pass 26 Apr 2011 112,067 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2010 108,824 miles

Both front tyres wearing low.

Pass 14 May 2009 103,354 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 96,867 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 91,804 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 91,802 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 May 2006 86,763 miles

oil leak

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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P748 LRK is a 1996 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 P748 LRK, 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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P748 LRK is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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