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P771 VFV

1996 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

128,092 mi
Last recorded128,092 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2017 128,092 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 125,711 miles

Nearside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

frnt subframe slightly corroded in several places NOT yet HOLED

Fail 15 Jan 2016 125,711 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

frnt subframe slightly corroded in several places NOT yet HOLED

Pass 23 Jan 2015 121,887 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 121,853 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 119,203 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 113,814 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded

nearside rear brake binding

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2012 109,319 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 21 Jan 2011 105,766 miles

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

front subframe corroded

rear discs corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2009 101,335 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 96,073 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 91,762 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 26 Oct 2007 91,762 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 9 Oct 2006 81,587 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 81,587 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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P771 VFV is a 1996 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VFV, 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 VFV is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 13 November 1996.

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