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P835 XTC

1996 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

172,066 mi
Last recorded172,066 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2015
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP835 XTC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2015 172,066 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 157,884 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 151,334 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 145,005 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 145,005 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 134,643 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 125,377 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2010 125,325 miles

Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 116,856 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside mirror casing slightly insecure

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Oct 2009 116,631 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside mirror casing slightly insecure

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 107,599 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 98,118 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 88,461 miles

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

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

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

slight oil leak from rocker cover gasket

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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P835 XTC is a 1996 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P835 XTC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P835 XTC?

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What year was P835 XTC registered?

P835 XTC is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P835 XTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P835 XTC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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