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P84 FOV

1996 Audi A4

Red Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

131,793 mi
Last recorded131,793 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2010
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP84 FOV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2010 131,793 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

centre stop light deteriorating

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion forming on fuel tank straps

corrosion forming on rear suspension components

front number plate deteriorating

parking brake travel nearing limit

slight damage to front to rear fuel pipes

Fail 26 Mar 2010 131,716 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

centre stop light deteriorating

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion forming on fuel tank straps

corrosion forming on rear suspension components

front number plate deteriorating

parking brake travel nearing limit

slight damage to front to rear fuel pipes

Pass 30 Mar 2009 124,744 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2009 124,739 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 116,683 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Top brake light has two bulbs that do not work.

Fail 23 Feb 2008 116,683 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Horn not a constant note (1.7.1e)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Top brake light has two bulbs that do not work.

Pass 29 Aug 2006 96,790 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2005 86,932 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2005 86,932 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P84 FOV is a 1996 Audi A4 in Red with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P84 FOV, 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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P84 FOV is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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