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P95 PHW

1996 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

162,182 mi
Last recorded162,182 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2012
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP95 PHW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2012 162,182 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 162,168 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 154,055 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear exhast shield loose

Pass 27 Sep 2010 142,250 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 142,142 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 135,626 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 13 Oct 2009 135,609 miles

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

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 13 Oct 2008 127,782 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 125,328 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 125,328 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Offside Track rod end socket spring broken (2.2.B.1e)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 117,650 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 117,640 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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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P95 PHW is a 1996 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P95 PHW, 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 P95 PHW registered?

P95 PHW is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P95 PHW safe to buy?

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