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P791 NVT

1996 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

111,367 mi
Last recorded111,367 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2016
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP791 NVT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2016 111,367 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 111,362 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 19 Feb 2016 111,279 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage reservoir pipes (2.3.3b)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

battery insecure but no way to fall out of battery tray

oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2015 105,436 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 106,431 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear wiper needs changing

Pass 4 Mar 2014 102,660 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 98,832 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres worn onouter edge

Pass 28 Feb 2012 94,268 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 91,039 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 91,037 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2010 86,831 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 82,015 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 18 Feb 2008 76,778 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 76,778 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 71,683 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 71,683 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 66,943 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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P791 NVT is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P791 NVT, 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 P791 NVT registered?

P791 NVT is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 4 December 1996.

Is P791 NVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P791 NVT shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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