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P771 TBT

1996 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,054 mi
Last recorded155,054 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP771 TBT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2011 155,054 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 147,521 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2010 147,521 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 141,017 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 134,783 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 134,783 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2007 127,357 miles

play in o/s/r wheel bearing †rear tyres are low/cracking and worn on edges †all top suspensaion arm bushes are splitting †play in n/s/f anti roll bar link †n/s/f ball joint has play almost to limit (front most one) †jets are poor

Pass 28 Apr 2006 118,501 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 118,501 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

both o/s tyres worn on edges. engine oil leaks cambelt due

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 TBT is a 1996 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 P771 TBT, 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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P771 TBT is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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