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P803 ENV

1996 Audi A4

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2017
Tests23 (11 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate47.8%

Mileage

170,515 mi
Last recorded170,515 miles
Recorded on13 May 2016
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP803 ENV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 12 fail
Pass 13 May 2016 170,515 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (3.5.1i)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside & nearside (3.7.B.3)

Fail 7 May 2016 170,278 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges - nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (3.5.1i)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside & nearside (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 May 2015

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

mileage illumination not working

offside rear tyre worn on edges

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

Fail 6 May 2015

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

offside rear tyre worn on edges

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

Pass 6 May 2014 156,821 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine mounting faulty

Fail 6 May 2014 156,821 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine mounting faulty

Pass 19 Apr 2013 154,212 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Apr 2013 154,212 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2012 146,279 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2012

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 138,767 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 138,767 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

front brake discs worn & corroded

wiper blades split

Pass 29 Sep 2009 131,119 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2009 131,119 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 117,808 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2008 117,808 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 107,919 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2007 107,919 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2007 100,277 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

front brake discs worn

offside & nearside front tyre worn to minimum

offside front indicator starting to show white light

offside rear tyre worn to legal minimum

Pass 14 Jul 2006 91,207 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 91,207 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2005 75,716 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2005 75,716 miles

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

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

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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P803 ENV is a 1996 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.8%.

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 P803 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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P803 ENV is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 21 September 1996.

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