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P848 XSB

1996 Audi A4

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

83,901 mi
Last recorded83,901 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2013
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP848 XSB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2013 83,901 miles

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Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2012 81,058 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 77,961 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 77,961 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 74,025 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 70,710 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 70,710 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 67,754 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 67,752 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Steering wheel in a condition likely to injure the driver's hands (2.1.1)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 65,080 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r brake sticking

Fail 31 Jan 2007 65,080 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/r brake sticking

Pass 31 Jan 2006 61,347 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 61,310 miles

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

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

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

spare tyre defective

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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P848 XSB is a 1996 Audi A4 in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P848 XSB, 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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P848 XSB is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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