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P98 PHW

1996 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

85,320 mi
Last recorded85,320 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2020
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2020 85,320 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play requires attention soon (2.1.3 (b) (i))

offisde rear tyre perished

Pass 8 Aug 2019 74,537 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 73,903 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 73,133 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 73,133 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 72,269 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 72,269 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 71,204 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 70,378 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 70,378 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 69,471 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 68,118 miles

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

Offside Front Lower 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)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 68,118 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 66,961 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 65,708 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 64,504 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 63,260 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 61,936 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 61,936 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 60,282 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2005 58,723 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Pass 8 Aug 2005 58,723 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 PHW is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 P98 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 P98 PHW registered?

P98 PHW is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P98 PHW safe to buy?

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