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P817 POU

1996 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP817 POU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2015
Pass 17 Jul 2013 181,624 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Jul 2013 181,624 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 179,822 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 179,822 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Oil leak

front brake discs corroded on inner side

offside front door damaged

offside outer sill damaged

Fail 13 Jul 2011 174,291 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front and rear brake discs slightly scotred

Pass 13 Jul 2011 174,291 miles

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

front and rear brake discs slightly scotred

Pass 7 Jul 2010 168,815 miles

front brake discs slightly scored

Fail 7 Jul 2010 168,815 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front brake discs slightly scored

Fail 28 Jul 2009 164,572 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 164,572 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 159,490 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Jul 2008 159,490 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 148,928 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 140,223 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 140,219 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.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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P817 POU is a 1996 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 P817 POU, 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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P817 POU is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 15 August 1996.

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