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P952 APA

1996 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

93,889 mi
Last recorded93,889 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP952 APA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 93,889 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. Inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 23 Oct 2020 93,889 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. Inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 83,455 miles

Offside Rear brake pad spring clips incorrectly fitted but not affecting operation of the brakes

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 83,434 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear brake pad spring clips incorrectly fitted but not affecting operation of the brakes

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 77,471 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2018 77,471 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 75,856 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 74,286 miles

Nearside Rear perished and n/s front

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

Fail 3 Oct 2016 74,286 miles

Nearside Rear perished and n/s front

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2015 72,598 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2015 72,598 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 6 Sep 2014 70,911 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front and rear tyre sizes different

Pass 6 Sep 2014 70,911 miles

front and rear tyre sizes different

Fail 27 Sep 2013 69,059 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear tyres are of a different size

Pass 27 Sep 2013 69,059 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear tyres are of a different size

Pass 22 Sep 2012 67,078 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2012 67,078 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

offside front tyer on 2.5 mm & cracking

tyre size : 195.65.15

Pass 28 Sep 2011 65,583 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 64,094 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 62,816 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 62,816 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 59,620 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 55,888 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 55,888 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 50,779 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 50,768 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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P952 APA is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 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 P952 APA, 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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P952 APA is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 12 August 1996.

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