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P914 UDD

1996 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

171,821 mi
Last recorded171,821 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2011
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP914 UDD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2011 171,821 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 162,506 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 162,506 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 153,091 miles

Air bag light on.

Near side front lower suspension ball joint dust cover split.

Fail 26 Aug 2009 153,091 miles

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

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

Air bag light on.

Near side front lower suspension ball joint dust cover split.

Pass 22 Sep 2008 146,836 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 146,690 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Air bag light on.

Exhaust front pipe fouling gear box.

Oil leak from engine area.

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings.

Pass 18 Sep 2007 138,754 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 138,697 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 133,503 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 133,503 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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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P914 UDD is a 1996 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P914 UDD, 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 P914 UDD registered?

P914 UDD is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 30 August 1996.

Is P914 UDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P914 UDD shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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