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P773 ROU

1996 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

129,408 mi
Last recorded129,408 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP773 ROU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 129,408 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 125,523 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 123,769 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2015 123,769 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 120,200 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 120,200 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 116,728 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 113,491 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 110,906 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 110,905 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 108,306 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 108,298 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

all brake discs on this vehicle in poor condition

Pass 30 Jun 2009 105,837 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 105,837 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 103,310 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 103,310 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 100,815 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 100,787 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 May 2006 96,407 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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P773 ROU is a 1996 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 P773 ROU, 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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P773 ROU is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 25 October 1996.

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