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P992 PAE

1996 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

214,389 mi
Last recorded214,389 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2011
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP992 PAE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2011 214,389 miles

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

front suspension top mounting bracket bolts dont look long enough

front suspension track rod ends and ball joints has some dust covers split

offside front suspension spring possibly not correctly seated

offside front wheel bearing noisy

rear brake discs worn and pads low

rear seat damaged

Fail 9 Nov 2011 214,380 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

Offside 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) DANGEROUS

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

front suspension top mounting bracket bolts dont look long enough

front suspension track rod ends and ball joints has some dust covers split

offside front suspension spring possibly not correctly seated

rear brake discs worn and pads low

rear seat damaged

Pass 26 Oct 2010 198,916 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 198,889 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag fault

o/s/r and n/s/r b/disc scored

Pass 3 Nov 2009 187,099 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 187,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Upper Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 179,499 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 179,499 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2007 171,101 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 171,101 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 163,286 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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P992 PAE is a 1996 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P992 PAE, 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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P992 PAE is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 16 September 1996.

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