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P779 ENV

1996 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

162,892 mi
Last recorded162,892 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2007
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP779 ENV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2007 162,892 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 162,877 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 148,397 miles

engine oil leak

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs and pads

slight play in nearside front lower ball joint

Fail 7 Jul 2006 148,391 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

engine oil leaks

front brake discs corroded and pitted

rear pads and discs

slight play in nearside front lower ball joint

Pass 19 Aug 2005 139,122 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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P779 ENV is a 1996 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P779 ENV, 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 P779 ENV registered?

P779 ENV is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 24 August 1996.

Is P779 ENV safe to buy?

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