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P785 VDF

1996 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

136,544 mi
Last recorded136,544 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2014
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP785 VDF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2014 136,544 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 131,016 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 125,671 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2012 125,671 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 120,070 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 120,070 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2010 114,887 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 114,887 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 109,298 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 103,198 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 103,198 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 96,737 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 96,737 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 27 Feb 2006 91,106 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 91,106 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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P785 VDF is a 1996 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 P785 VDF, 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 P785 VDF registered?

P785 VDF is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 4 November 1996.

Is P785 VDF safe to buy?

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