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P89 NVF

1996 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

186,945 mi
Last recorded186,945 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2011
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP89 NVF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2011 186,945 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2011 186,945 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

front o/s brake discs scored

rear brake discs badly corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2010 180,127 miles

n/s rear wheel bearing slight play

rear brake application slighgtly uneaven

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2010 180,127 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s rear wheel bearing slight play

rear brake application slighgtly uneaven

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2009 172,418 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 162,457 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 150,166 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 139,430 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2005 131,375 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front no.plate cracked.

nearside front headlamp aim on highest limits,offside headlamp aim lowest limits.

nearside rear tyre close to legal limits,(2mm),central 3/4 band,inner and outer edges almost void of tread.

rear silencer mounting bracket corroded through.

tray fitted to underside of vehicle,(front and rear).

uneven wear on front tyres.

Fail 29 Jun 2005 131,375 miles

front no.plate cracked.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nearside front headlamp aim on highest limits,offside headlamp aim lowest limits.

nearside rear tyre close to legal limits,(2mm),central 3/4 band,inner and outer edges almost void of tread.

rear silencer mounting bracket corroded through.

tray fitted to underside of vehicle,(front and rear).

uneven wear on front tyres.

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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P89 NVF is a 1996 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P89 NVF, 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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P89 NVF is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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