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P857 VRF

1996 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

98,618 mi
Last recorded98,618 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP857 VRF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2022 98,618 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant below minimum

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 90,393 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 84,577 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 78,835 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 77,255 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 75,342 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 72,643 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 70,218 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 64,338 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 57,329 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 54,488 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 52,031 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 47,988 miles

recommend investigation into rear brake noise

Pass 17 Sep 2009 40,834 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 39,181 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 38,393 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 37,180 miles

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

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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P857 VRF is a 1996 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 P857 VRF, 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

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What year was P857 VRF registered?

P857 VRF is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 14 October 1996.

Is P857 VRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P857 VRF shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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