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P763 MLF

1996 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

164,786 mi
Last recorded164,786 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2009
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP763 MLF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2009 164,786 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2009 164,786 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2008 149,400 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 149,400 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 132,290 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 132,290 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2007 131,192 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

o/s rear lower balljoint boot torn

o/s rear wheel bearing has play

oil leak at engine

Pass 26 Aug 2006 119,029 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 96,487 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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P763 MLF is a 1996 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 P763 MLF, 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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What year was P763 MLF registered?

P763 MLF is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 19 August 1996.

Is P763 MLF safe to buy?

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