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P945 POU

1996 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,910 mi
Last recorded95,910 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP945 POU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 95,910 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 95,910 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 82,312 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 82,275 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2016 82,275 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear tyres

Pass 30 Jul 2015 81,986 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 24 Jul 2015 81,986 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 80,257 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 77,942 miles

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

n/s mirror

Fail 27 Jun 2013 77,942 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

n/s mirror

Pass 27 Jun 2012 75,819 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 73,278 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 69,292 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2010 69,292 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 66,039 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 66,031 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 63,019 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 60,351 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 56,731 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 56,731 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2005 52,402 miles

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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P945 POU is a 1996 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P945 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 P945 POU registered?

P945 POU is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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