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P775 EDP

1996 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

193,352 mi
Last recorded193,352 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2011
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP775 EDP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2011 193,352 miles

Front bumper insecure

battery insecure

condensation to n/s headlamp

damage to n/s headlamp glass

damage to o/s/r brake hose

perishing to front suspesion arm bushes

play to o/s/r wheel

signs of corrosion to rear brake discs

strong advise damage to front no plate

Fail 21 Jan 2011 193,295 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Front bumper insecure

battery insecure

condensation to n/s headlamp

damage to n/s headlamp glass

damage to o/s/r brake hose

perishing to front suspesion arm bushes

play to o/s/r wheel

signs of corrosion to rear brake discs

strong advise damage to front no plate

Pass 6 Aug 2009 110,554 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 6 Aug 2009 110,554 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 102,779 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 99,608 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 99,608 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 96,276 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 96,328 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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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P775 EDP is a 1996 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,598cc petrol 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 P775 EDP, 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 P775 EDP registered?

P775 EDP is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 11 November 1996.

Is P775 EDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P775 EDP shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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