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P990 HSP

1996 Audi A4

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

163,573 mi
Last recorded163,573 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2009
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP990 HSP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2009 163,573 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 163,573 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 150,227 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 150,227 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 141,329 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 141,329 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Brake discs worn and rusty.Slight play in steering rack/column.

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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P990 HSP is a 1996 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P990 HSP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P990 HSP registered?

P990 HSP is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 12 November 1996.

Is P990 HSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P990 HSP shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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