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P753 VDF

1996 Audi A4

Green Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

238,055 mi
Last recorded238,055 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2016
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP753 VDF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2016 238,055 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Feb 2016 238,050 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play track rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 233,435 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 233,125 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 215,509 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 215,379 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (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)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 204,397 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 204,386 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 192,977 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 192,977 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 182,551 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 172,460 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 168,211 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 168,206 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

emissions passed on second attempt after run up the road but on limits

Pass 4 May 2007 157,103 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 27 Apr 2007 156,940 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Inner Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 148,741 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 148,741 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 VDF is a 1996 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 P753 VDF, 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 VDF is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 10 October 1996.

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