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P98 NRF

1996 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

294,512 mi
Last recorded294,512 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2016
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP98 NRF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2016 294,512 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Fail 22 Jan 2016 294,512 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Fail 21 Jan 2016 294,511 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

engine oil low

Pass 22 Jan 2015 274,669 miles

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jan 2015 274,669 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

engine oil low

Pass 11 Jan 2014 255,441 miles

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

Oil leak

engine oil low

Fail 10 Jan 2014 255,436 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

engine oil low

Fail 6 Jan 2014 255,250 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2012 233,887 miles

Oil leak

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 233,887 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2011 215,787 miles

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

oil leak

wheel nuts not visible

Fail 12 Nov 2011 215,341 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

oil leak

wheel nuts not visible

Pass 30 Oct 2010 95,580 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2010 195,460 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

rear brake disc's corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2009 178,679 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 152,473 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 130,828 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 112,602 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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P98 NRF is a 1996 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 NRF, 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 NRF is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 25 September 1996.

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