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P811 OUY

1996 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

335,991 mi
Last recorded335,991 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP811 OUY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 335,991 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 319,493 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material chassis pipes joining flex hose slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated driveshaft gaiter slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material chassis pipes joining flex hose slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 304,011 miles

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam axle bush has very slight play (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm ball joint cover slight split (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam axle bush has very slight play (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 290,311 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2015 273,490 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 255,058 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 235,604 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 235,353 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 217,712 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 217,512 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 195,823 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 175,565 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 175,565 miles

Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 157,247 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 157,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 145,870 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 145,870 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 130,620 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 130,620 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006
Fail 12 Jun 2006 110,254 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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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P811 OUY is a 1996 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P811 OUY, 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 P811 OUY registered?

P811 OUY is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 2 August 1996.

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