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P922 DTF

1996 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

154,978 mi
Last recorded154,978 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2014
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP922 DTF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2014 154,978 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2013 154,393 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Apr 2013 154,367 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 May 2012 149,648 miles

right rear spring broken at the bottom but still locating

srs light on

battery insecure

Fail 13 Apr 2012 149,585 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

air bag light on

right rear coil spring broken at thr bottom but still locates

battery insecure

Pass 29 Nov 2010 144,301 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 144,301 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 137,926 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 137,926 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 24 Nov 2008 129,537 miles

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

c/o slow to drop

exhaust very rusty

front undertray lose and missing fixings

front windscreen scutle panel full of water !

nail in r/n/s tyre

washers poor

wipers poor

Pass 24 Nov 2008 129,537 miles

c/o slow to drop

exhaust very rusty

front undertray lose and missing fixings

front windscreen scutle panel full of water !

nail in r/n/s tyre

washers poor

wipers poor

Pass 30 Nov 2007 119,404 miles

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

emitions very slow to drop

exhaust rusty

f/n/s & r/o/s tyres very low on tread

water found in screen scutle (drained)

Fail 30 Nov 2007 119,404 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

emitions very slow to drop

exhaust rusty

f/n/s & r/o/s tyres very low on tread

water found in screen scutle (drained)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 109,550 miles

exhaust rusty

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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P922 DTF is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 P922 DTF, 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 P922 DTF registered?

P922 DTF is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 4 October 1996.

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