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P820 ROU

1996 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,380 mi
Last recorded102,380 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2012
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP820 ROU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2012 102,380 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 102,380 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 98,902 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 96,573 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Aug 2009 94,666 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 94,666 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 91,959 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front brake disc warped

Pass 25 Aug 2007 89,163 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 85,537 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 81,347 miles

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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P820 ROU is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P820 ROU, 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 P820 ROU registered?

P820 ROU is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 13 September 1996.

Is P820 ROU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P820 ROU shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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