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P816 RFV

1996 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

133,097 mi
Last recorded133,097 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP816 RFV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2011 133,097 miles

centre exhaust system corroded

o/s cv gaiter split

o/s rear brake disc starting to corrode

Fail 25 Aug 2011 133,096 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

centre exhaust system corroded

o/s cv gaiter split

o/s rear brake disc starting to corrode

Pass 4 Aug 2010 123,629 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 123,628 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 116,411 miles

Ignition switch faulty

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

Fail 29 Jul 2009 116,411 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Ignition switch faulty

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 101,981 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 89,111 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 89,111 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Temporary hanger fitted to tail pipe

Pass 25 Jul 2006 68,492 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 68,492 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2005 62,072 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2005 62,072 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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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P816 RFV is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 P816 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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P816 RFV is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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