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P818 POU

1996 Audi A4

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,310 mi
Last recorded117,310 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2008
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP818 POU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2008 117,310 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 117,310 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 110,768 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 102,855 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 102,796 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

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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P818 POU is a 1996 Audi A4 in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P818 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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What year was P818 POU registered?

P818 POU is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is P818 POU safe to buy?

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