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P886 JNN

1996 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

161,388 mi
Last recorded161,388 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2013
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP886 JNN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2013 161,388 miles

Front bumper security

N/s/f tyre cracking and wear on inner edge

Rear brake pipe ferrals corrosion

o/s/f tyre cracking and wear on inner edge

Fail 5 Jul 2013 161,386 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

front bumper security

n/s/f tyre cracking and wear on inner edge

o/s/f tyre cracking and wear on inner edge

rear brake pipe ferrals corrosion

Pass 11 Jul 2011 159,116 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front tyre cracked

offside front tyre cracked

Pass 20 Jul 2010 154,880 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 154,880 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 150,155 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 150,155 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2008 144,261 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 144,261 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 137,486 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 137,310 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

condition of front and rear discs borderline

grease to all brake pipes

slight play in off side rear wheel bearing

Pass 14 Mar 2006 128,902 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2006 128,820 miles

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

both front flexible brake hoses have signs of damp but no leak under pressure

nearside and offside front outer driveshaft boots perishing

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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P886 JNN is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 P886 JNN, 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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P886 JNN is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 18 October 1996.

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