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P891 WHO

1996 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

126,300 mi
Last recorded126,300 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP891 WHO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2010 126,300 miles

both cv joints worn and noisy

oil light on brake and temp light flashing

Pass 8 Jul 2009 119,402 miles

DASH WARNING LIGHTS ON

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 May 2009 119,392 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

WARNING LIGHTS ON DASHBOARD ON

Pass 31 Mar 2008 114,816 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2008 114,775 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 107,786 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 107,786 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 101,209 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 101,209 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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P891 WHO is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue 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 P891 WHO, 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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P891 WHO is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 13 December 1996.

Is P891 WHO safe to buy?

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