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P944 POU

1996 Audi A4

Green Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2018
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

254,030 mi
Last recorded254,030 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2017
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP944 POU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2017 254,030 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

beam images very poor due to condition of reflectors

front brake discs poor / corroded

offside front upper both suspension arm bushes deteriorated

rear tyres perished and splitting

Fail 28 Dec 2017 254,030 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

beam images very poor due to condition of reflectors

front brake discs poor / corroded

offside front upper both suspension arm bushes deteriorated

rear tyres perished and splitting

Fail 11 Oct 2016 254,014 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake discs very badly corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2015 250,652 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all brake discs have surface corrosion

Fail 16 Oct 2015 250,645 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement forward arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

all brake discs have surface corrosion

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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P944 POU is a 1996 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 P944 POU, 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 P944 POU registered?

P944 POU is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 23 August 1996.

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