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P935 VFU

1996 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

161,406 mi
Last recorded161,406 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2013
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP935 VFU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2013 161,406 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jul 2013 160,812 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 151,736 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 16 Jul 2012 151,736 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 143,996 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 19 Jul 2011 143,996 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 134,472 miles

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

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)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 125,573 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 125,573 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 119,087 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 119,087 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 111,115 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 111,115 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 99,486 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2005 90,798 miles

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

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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P935 VFU is a 1996 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 P935 VFU, 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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P935 VFU is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 29 August 1996.

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