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P930 DTF

1996 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

164,921 mi
Last recorded164,921 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2015
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP930 DTF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2015 164,921 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 164,917 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum major leak from steering rack (2.3.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2014 162,648 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear shock absorber covers deteriorated

engine oil leak

lower engine cover fitted

Fail 24 Nov 2014 162,626 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear shock absorber covers deteriorated

engine oil leak

lower engine cover fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2013 160,283 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both rear shock absorber covers adrift

front inner brake discs showing corrosion

nsf tyre showing wear on inner tread

rear wiper blade req attention

small cut in osf tyre within tread pattern

Fail 25 Nov 2013 160,278 miles

Centre Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both rear shock absorber covers adrift

front inner brake discs showing corrosion

nsf tyre showing wear on inner tread

rear wiper blade req attention

small cut in osf tyre within tread pattern

Pass 10 Dec 2012 156,734 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 149,592 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 149,592 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Fail 23 Dec 2010 142,477 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 142,477 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 136,273 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 136,251 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 129,926 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 124,166 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 124,166 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 118,964 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 118,964 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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P930 DTF is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P930 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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P930 DTF is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 2 October 1996.

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