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P779 HBA

1996 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

126,610 mi
Last recorded126,610 miles
Recorded on31 May 2011
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP779 HBA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2011 126,610 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2011 126,610 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2010 114,191 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 114,179 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2009 107,546 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 107,533 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 12 May 2008 101,492 miles

1 metal object in n/s/r tyre

2 metal objects in o/s/r tyre

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

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

Pass 14 May 2007 95,863 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 95,863 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 93,251 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 90,101 miles

impact damage to N/S/F wing-body panel

speedo dash light blown!not illuminated

Fail 21 Oct 2005 90,010 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

dash light bulb blown/not working

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 HBA is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 HBA, 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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P779 HBA is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 7 November 1996.

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