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P98 HVR

1996 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

81,474 mi
Last recorded81,474 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2016
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP98 HVR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2016 81,474 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 75,317 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Apr 2015 75,301 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2014 71,160 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 Apr 2014 71,120 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 66,486 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 60,634 miles

both auxilory belts cracking slightly

both front wiper blades slightly streaky

both rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded

both rear brake hose ferrules corroded

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

slight oil leak

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 29 Feb 2012 60,634 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

both auxilory belts cracking slightly

both front wiper blades slightly streaky

both rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded

both rear brake hose ferrules corroded

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

slight oil leak

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 21 Dec 2010 58,447 miles

Both front upper suspension arms have deteriorated bushes

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear brake discs worn and pitted slightly

Fail 21 Dec 2010 58,447 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both front upper suspension arms have deteriorated bushes

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear brake discs worn and pitted slightly

Pass 27 Nov 2009 56,008 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front lower rear link bushes soft

Nearside front suspension link (front link) worn slightly

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 53,583 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 53,583 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 51,475 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 48,923 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 48,923 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Steering component cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2005 46,727 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2005 46,727 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P98 HVR is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 P98 HVR, 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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P98 HVR is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 13 November 1996.

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