MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
221,154 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction wipers not automatically parking (3.1 (a) (ii))
Emissions unable to be completed massive coolant loss during emissions test (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Coolant leak overheated during test ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
rear exhaust heat shield insecure
Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear box (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
rear exhaust heat shield insecure
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush rear arm (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak from engine ()
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush rear arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush rear arm (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak from engine ()
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
engine oil leak
rear shock absorbers weak
engine oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
engine oil leak
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
engine has a bad oil leak
nearside front cv gaitor is cracking
nearside front indicator lens is cracked
strong advise nearside rear tyre is on 1,6 mm and is perishing
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
n/s/f indicator lens broken
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
n/s/f indicator lens cracked
rear number plate warped and discolouring
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
play in both rear wheel bearings
slight fluctuation on front brakes
slight play in 1st lower ball joint
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Audi A4?
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P779 RFV is a 1996 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 RFV, 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 RFV is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 6 August 1996.
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