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P913 MLT

1996 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

146,220 mi
Last recorded146,220 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2009
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP913 MLT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2009 146,220 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2009 146,220 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 144,496 miles

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

Oil leak

grease cap missing o/s/r

turbo heatshield loose

Fail 8 Jul 2008 144,496 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Oil leak

turbo heatshield loose

Pass 5 Jun 2007 137,014 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 128,484 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2006 128,484 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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P913 MLT is a 1996 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 P913 MLT, 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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What year was P913 MLT registered?

P913 MLT is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 27 November 1996.

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