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P916 VNL

1996 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

149,428 mi
Last recorded149,428 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2013
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP916 VNL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2013 149,428 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 149,428 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 139,631 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 139,631 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

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

Fail 30 Aug 2011 133,662 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 133,662 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 126,589 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 119,390 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 108,253 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 94,728 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 84,729 miles

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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P916 VNL is a 1996 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P916 VNL, 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

How do I check the history of P916 VNL?

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What year was P916 VNL registered?

P916 VNL is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 19 August 1996.

Is P916 VNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P916 VNL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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