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P771 LNH

1996 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

246,468 mi
Last recorded246,468 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2013
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP771 LNH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2013 246,468 miles

n/s/r shock absorber has slight fluid stains

n/s/r tyre worn

Fail 23 Apr 2012 244,320 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2012 244,320 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2011 242,982 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 242,982 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 238,953 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 238,953 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 231,730 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2008 231,730 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 215,468 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 1 Dec 2007 215,160 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

nearside plus offside front lower suspension arm forward balljoint gator split/insecure

alternator drive belt tensioner faulty

Pass 19 Jan 2007 195,962 miles

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

wear on rear tyres

Pass 6 Jan 2006 166,721 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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P771 LNH is a 1996 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P771 LNH, 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 P771 LNH registered?

P771 LNH is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 30 November 1996.

Is P771 LNH safe to buy?

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