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P955 DNU

1996 Audi A4

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

276,638 mi
Last recorded276,638 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2016
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP955 DNU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2016 276,638 miles

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

Offside Rear Michelin tyre has slight cracks in outer wall.

Fail 4 Feb 2016 276,635 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Michelin tyre has slight cracks in outer wall.

Pass 17 Feb 2015 268,930 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 261,176 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 253,045 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear brake discs worn/corroded

nearside rear tyre manufactured in 2007 and has cracks in tread and sidewalls

offside rear tyre manufactured in 2007 and has cracks in tread and sidewalls

spare tyre worn close to legal limit and under inflated

Fail 18 Feb 2013 253,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear brake discs worn/corroded

nearside rear tyre manufactured in 2007 and has cracks in tread and sidewalls

offside rear tyre manufactured in 2007 and has cracks in tread and sidewalls

spare tyre worn close to legal limit and under inflated

Pass 23 Feb 2012 241,971 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 230,972 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 226,728 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 219,656 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2008 219,443 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2007 206,211 miles

Advise, offside front headlamp lens damaged.

Fail 1 Aug 2006 191,931 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 191,931 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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P955 DNU is a 1996 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P955 DNU, 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 P955 DNU registered?

P955 DNU is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 11 September 1996.

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The MOT history for P955 DNU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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