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P939 SFU

1996 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

186,595 mi
Last recorded186,595 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2016
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP939 SFU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2016 186,595 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 176,165 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2014 165,781 miles

Oil leak

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 157,878 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 157,878 miles

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 149,651 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 141,347 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2011 141,347 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 135,045 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 128,550 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 122,522 miles

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

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

nearside front brake caliper bleed nipple damaged

Fail 13 Aug 2008 122,519 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

nearside front brake caliper bleed nipple damaged

Fail 17 Jul 2008 122,395 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 117,098 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 110,060 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 110,060 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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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P939 SFU is a 1996 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P939 SFU, 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 P939 SFU registered?

P939 SFU is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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The MOT history for P939 SFU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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