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P753 AWN

1996 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

233,021 mi
Last recorded233,021 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2015
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP753 AWN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2015 233,021 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 131,330 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake ferrals corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2013 127,021 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2013 127,021 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

air bag light on

alternator belt excessively damaged and half missing

engine oil leak

offside front bumper slightly insecure

offside engine mount excessively damaged

Pass 8 Mar 2012 118,608 miles

Brake discs are corroding.

Front tyres are getting close to the limit.

O/s track rod end gaiter is deteriorating.

Fail 7 Mar 2012 118,595 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Brake discs are corroding.

Front tyres are getting close to the limit.

O/s track rod end gaiter is deteriorating.

Pass 8 Mar 2011 109,188 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 109,187 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 100,446 miles

Alarm goes off every time door is opened.

Brake discs are showing signs of wear & corrosion.

Exhaust is corroded.

Fuel filter is corroding.

Gaiter on o/s track rod end is splitting.

O/s front brake hose is perishing.

Oil on engine.

Slight play in n/s front anti roll bar link.

Slight play in n/s lower suspension rearmost ball joint.

Slight play in o/s lower suspension rearmost ball joint.

Fail 2 Mar 2010

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Alarm goes off every time door is opened.

Brake discs are showing signs of wear & corrosion.

Exhaust is corroded.

Fuel filter is corroding.

Gaiter on o/s track rod end is splitting.

O/s front brake hose is perishing.

Oil on engine.

Slight play in n/s front anti roll bar link.

Slight play in n/s lower suspension rearmost ball joint.

Slight play in o/s lower suspension rearmost ball joint.

Pass 30 Jun 2009 97,331 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 90,353 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2008 90,301 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

slight movement at o/s headlamp

Pass 4 May 2007 74,597 miles

front and rear number plates starting to fade

nearside front and offside rear tyres close to limit

offside rear wheel bearing slight play

Pass 3 Feb 2006 59,323 miles

front brake discs worn

slight play n/s/f anti rollbar link

slight play o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 1 Feb 2006 59,323 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front brake discs worn

slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar link

slight play o/s/r wheel bearing

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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P753 AWN is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1996 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 131,704 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 P753 AWN, 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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P753 AWN is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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