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P821 HPU

1996 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2015
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

151,411 mi
Last recorded151,411 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2014
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP821 HPU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2014 151,411 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Nov 2014 151,411 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 147,157 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Nov 2013 147,156 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2012 143,781 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 140,212 miles

Coolant leak

both rear discs corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2011 140,212 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

both rear discs corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2010 134,584 miles

Coolant leak

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

rear discs corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2010 134,584 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Coolant leak

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

rear discs corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2009 130,096 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Nov 2009 130,096 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

catalytic convertor rattling

Pass 21 Nov 2008 125,823 miles

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

ignition switch faulty

Fail 18 Nov 2008 125,823 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

ignition switch faulty

Pass 17 Nov 2007 121,838 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Nov 2007 121,838 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 107,561 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 107,561 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2005 91,620 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 91,620 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P821 HPU is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 P821 HPU, 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 P821 HPU registered?

P821 HPU is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 29 August 1996.

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